Synopsis
1942, in the middle of Northeastern Brazil, two very different men meet along the road: Johan, an aspirin salesman avoiding the German draft, and Ranulpho, a rural Brazilian seeking escape from the drought.
Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures (2005) is a 1h 39min drama feature film by Marcelo Gomes. 1942, in the middle of Northeastern Brazil, two very different men meet along the road: Johan, an aspirin salesman av...
Key facts
Cast
Peter Ketnath, João Miguel, Mano Fialho, Francisco Figueiredo, Arilson Lopes, José Leite, Zezita Matos, Hermila Guedes
Original language
German
First release
May 17, 2005 (France)
Crew
Screenplay
João Miguel, Karim Aïnouz, Marcelo Gomes, Paulo Caldas
Producer
Maria Ionescu
Cinematography
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Editing
Karen Harley
Music
Lamartine Babo, Tomaz Alves de Souza
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Sydney Film Festival 2026 generic - The Tropical Trail
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2006 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2005 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2005 generic
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2005 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | Cinéma, aspirines et vautour | |
| Alternate title | Movies, Aspirin and Vultures |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | France | May 17, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | November 11, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | August 13, 2026 |
Full credits
| Director | Marcelo Gomes |
| Cast | Peter Ketnath (Johann), João Miguel (Ranulpho), Mano Fialho (Caçador), Francisco Figueiredo (Rapaz na Estrada), Arilson Lopes (Dono do Posto de Gasolina), José Leite (Dono do Restaurante), Zezita Matos (Mulher da Galinha), Hermila Guedes (Jovelina), Sandro Guerra (Homem da Cobra), Madalena Accioly (Mulher da Cobra), Osvaldo Mil (Claudionor Assis), Irandhir Santos (Manoel), Fabiana Pirro (Adelina), Veronica Cavalcanti (Maria da Paz), Daniela Câmara (Neide), Paula Francinete (Lindalva), Jeane Alves (Mulher Amamentando), Lúcia do Acordeon (Sanfoneira), Jorge Clésio (Funcionário dos Correios), Nanego Lira (Funcionário da Estação de Trem), Rodrigo Riszla (Stand In) |
| Screenplay | João Miguel, Karim Aïnouz, Marcelo Gomes, Paulo Caldas |
| Producer | Maria Ionescu |
| Executive producer | João Vieira Jr. |
| Cinematography | Mauro Pinheiro Jr. |
| Editing | Karen Harley |
| Music | Lamartine Babo, Tomaz Alves de Souza |
| Production design | Marcos Pedroso |
| Sound | Cauê Custódio, Marcio Camera |
| Costumes | Beto Normal |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
