Drama · Brazil · 2010 · 1h 51m

Blue Eyes

Olhos Azuis

Blue Eyes poster
Director
José Joffily
Cast
David Rasche as Marshall Cristina Lago as Bia Irandhir Santos as Nonato Erica Gimpel as Sandra Frank Grillo as Bob Estevez Valeria Lorca as Assumpta
Crew
Nonato Estrela — Director of Photography Pedro Bronz — Editor Melanie Dimantas — Writer Paulo Halm — Writer José Joffily — Producer
Tagline

A duel at the border

Synopsis

Before his compulsory retirement, on his last day of work, Marshall, JFK airport's chief Immigration officer, detains a group of Latin Americans and expose them to a series of humiliating situations. Blinded by prejudice, Marshall ends up by causing the death of a young Brazilian. After a period in prison, Marshall goes to Brazil, deadly ill and in a desperate search in order to purge his guilt. In his quest, he is guided by Bia, a young prostitute.

Mood & Themes
affectationdetachedhostilecautionarydirectcriticalambivalentantagonisticappreciativearrogantassertiveauthoritarian
Key Collaborators
José Joffily Director Nonato Estrela Director of Photography Pedro Bronz Editor Melanie Dimantas Writer Paulo Halm Writer José Joffily Producer
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