Seriado Capitu - Luis Fernado De Carvalho -
The most brilliant decision Carvalho makes is the handling of the protagonist, Bento Santiago (played with terrifying nuance by José Wilker as the older Bento and Maria Clara Gueiros as the younger). In the book, the reader is constantly warned that Bento is an unreliable narrator. In the series, Carvalho turns this into a visual mechanic.
On his deathbed, surrounded by dust and forgotten books, Bengo Santiago receives a letter. It is old, yellowed, never sent. It is from Capitu, written from her exile in Europe:
Melamed interpreta o Dom Casmurro maduro e narrador, transitando pelo cenário como um fantasma de si mesmo, enquanto Cardadeiro vive o Bentinho jovem, ingênuo e facilmente manipulável. Seriado Capitu - Luis Fernado de Carvalho
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Be wary of mass-printed posters claiming to be original seriados . Authentic pieces are almost always signed and numbered (e.g., "2/25" – the second print in an edition of 25). The most brilliant decision Carvalho makes is the
Upon its release, Capitu was met with polarized reactions. Critics and audiences accustomed to conventional adaptations were disoriented by its non-naturalistic, self-referential style. However, it was also lauded by others for its artistic bravery and intellectual rigor. The miniseries faced low ratings, leading to the indefinite suspension of the "Projeto Quadrante".
At its core, "Capitu" tells the story of the intricate relationships between its protagonist, Bentinho, and the two women who shape his life: his childhood friend and confidante, Capitu, and his wife, Ezequiel. Carvalho's adaptation skillfully navigates the intricate web of emotions, suspicions, and betrayals that define the narrative. The director's use of cinematic techniques, such as camera angles, lighting, and editing, effectively captures the claustrophobic and introspective nature of Bentinho's world. On his deathbed, surrounded by dust and forgotten
, is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and visually stunning adaptations of Brazilian literature. Created to celebrate the centenary of Machado de Assis' death, the work reinterprets the classic novel Dom Casmurro through a lens of operatic theatricality and psychological depth. A Visual Revolution