# To the Left of the Father (2001)

> A feverish Brazilian family drama turns a son's revolt against patriarchal order into a shattering encounter with forbidden desire.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/41326

## Facts

- Runtime: 171 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Director: Luiz Fernando Carvalho
- Cast: Selton Mello, Raul Cortez, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha, Simone Spoladore, Leonardo Medeiros, Caio Blat, Luiz Fernando Carvalho, Pablo César Câncio
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241663/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: mild
- Mood: hallucinatory, melancholic, oppressive, serious film night, arthouse cinema evening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and rebellion within a family bound by tradition.

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