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Heleno (2012) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2012 · 116 min · Portuguese
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- Directed by
- José Henrique Fonseca
- Starring
- Rodrigo Santoro, Aline Moraes, Angie Cepeda
Rodrigo Santoro portrays Heleno de Freitas, a beloved and celebrated Brazilian soccer star in the 1950s. As his fame soars, he navigates the intoxicating world of adoration and success, but struggles with personal demons and a volatile lifestyle. The film explores the darker side of his rise to stardom and the consequences of his choices, revealing a complex and ultimately tragic figure.
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