Aquarius

2016 · directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho

Rating
81/100
Hit
yes

Clara, a vibrant former music critic and widow with flowing tresses is the only remaining apartment owner in a beautiful older building targeted for demolition by ruthless luxury high-rise developers. Clara proves to be a force to be reckoned with as she thwarts the builders plans to kick her out of the apartment.

Aquarius (2016), directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, rates 81/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Sonia Braga
  • Maeve Jinkings
  • Irandhir Santos
  • Humberto Carrão
  • Zoraide Coleto
  • Carla Ribas
  • Fernando Teixeira
  • Buda Lira
  • Paula De Renor
  • Bárbara Colen

Crew

  • Fabricio Tadeu — Director of Photography
  • Pedro Sotero — Director of Photography
  • Eduardo Serrano — Editor
  • Kleber Mendonça Filho — Screenplay

More from Kleber Mendonça Filho

  1. Pictures of Ghosts (2023) — 87/100 · hit
  2. Bacurau (2019) — 80/100 · hit
  3. The Secret Agent (2025) — 80/100 · hit
  4. Neighboring Sounds (2012) — 76/100

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