Behind the Sun
2001, Drama, 1h 45m
46 Reviews 2,500+ RatingsWhat to know
Visually poetic, Behind the Sun is a powerful statement about cycles of violence. Read critic reviews
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Father
Tonio
Mother
Pacu
Clara
Sr. Lourenço
Critic Reviews for Behind the Sun
All Critics (46) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (34) | Rotten (12)
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The appearance of circus performers in any film not by Fellini usually bodes ill, and it does so here.
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December 30, 2006 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… -
A bleak, beautiful cinematic fable driven by the brutal logic of blood feuds and transformed by an overpowering sense of wonder.
July 20, 2002 | Rating: 3.5/4 -
Salles' movie taps into matters that are at once ancient and mythical and, needless to say, headline-fresh.
May 3, 2002 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Salles starts with the loudly trumpeted theme, then tacks on a slim plot to justify the clamour.
May 3, 2002 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
Full of poetic imagery, dazzling photography and heartfelt performances from a mostly unknown cast.
April 22, 2002 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Behind the Sun
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May 02, 2011Tragic, beautiful, poignant, compelling. A well told story not easily forgotten. This was one of the most moving films I've seen in a long time. It's golden colors seem to breathe the very heat of the desert itself, and the cinematography is breathtaking. The actors do a brilliant job with their performances, a fine example of perfect casting . I don't see this is as a story about revenge, or even hatred, but more about one's willingness, or unwillingness, to blindly accept a ritual based on an idea which is not valid. Excellent film!Cynthia S Super Reviewer
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Dec 31, 2009It is easy to fall in love with the film's gorgeous visuals, but let's not overlook how the script is poorly developed and clearly deserved a few rewrites to be more efficient, being instead an obvious revenge story that feels contrived and lacks in narrative cohesion.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Dec 17, 2008Behind the Sun, Abril Despedacado, a Brazilian movie who told the simple story about two families locked in a blood vendetta over sugar cane land in the late 19th century somewhere in a northern part of Brazil. Beautifully shot against dry Brazilian landscapes and narrated through the eyes of a little boy and off course the tremendous cast of talented actors, especially, Rodrigo Santoro. However, it was the little boy who really stole the show and carried the movie through. He was fantastic, and showed real brotherly love, and the relationships between the families.This movie was often painful but delightful for those who admire depth, romanticism and beauty of expression. A must to see.Daisy M Super Reviewer
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Nov 25, 2007could've been condensed into a 30 minute short movie but who am i to argue with some director who's into everlasting family fueds and murder? sounds a bit too like the mafia. anyway, the acting was so so. the bird that played the gypsy circus totty was nice looking... almost falling outta her corset near the beginning ... ai chi wa wah!!! yeh, basically it all falls down coz it was too long. what it could've been was tonho goes and shoots someone. they come back and shoot someone (see what i did there? i didnt say who and make it a spoiler... ah, i'm so amazing). yeh this film ... i wouldn't recommend to yaSanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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