Review of Behind the Sun (2013) by Sarah C — 01 Jul 2008

A beautifully filmed demonstration of futility.

This review of Behind the Sun (2013) was written by Sarah C on 01 Jul 2008.

Behind the Sun has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ada I (10) on 29 Mar 2008

You have to see this movie wonderful wonderful stuff. True cinema delving through the archetypes.. it hits you on that level…

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By Debra M (149) on 18 Sep 2008

The guy that played the persian god in 300 is in this one…

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By Marisa R (104) on 30 Mar 2008

I usually have excellent experiences with Brazilian cinema, and this is no exception…

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By Susan M (275) on 02 Jul 2009

This is by far one of my all time favorites. A sad and moving story. Rodrigo Santoro in his early days, before he sold out to hollywood…

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By Sarah W (690) on 08 Oct 2008

This film is a visual feast; the cinematography is utterly exquisite and even without a storyline, I would have been transfixed throughout…

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By Andrew Y (203) on 04 Apr 2010

Behind the Sun, Abril Despedacado, a Brazilian movie who told the simple story about two families locked in a blood vendetta over sugar cane…

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By Veronica . (45) on 05 Mar 2012

Very Brazilian-esque, heavy with their traditions and off center stories that often feel fantasy like…

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By Cee C (47) on 18 Apr 2008

Just loved the pictures and the colors of the movie, although it was raining all film long…

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By Roman M (37) on 04 Oct 2007

I almost didnt give the movie a chance and I definetly ate my words after watching it…

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By Marcela R (34) on 24 Feb 2008

Pretty good, beautiful photography and good story... The cinematography of this film was absolutely exquisite…

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