Paulo Coelho's Best Story

Paulo Coelho's Best Story

Before The Alchemist Became a Phenomenon, One Man's Journey Became a Legend.

2014 · 112 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, History

Paulo Coelho is the world’s most translated living author, his books having sold over 165 million copies. But he was not always the inspirational global phenomenon he is today. Like the heroes in his spiritual classics THE ALCHEMIST and THE PILGRIMAGE, he long-searched for his calling, flirting with death, escaping madness, falling in love, and making rock ’n’ roll history in Brazil, all-the-while striving for success as a writer. A wild ride through a lifetime of stranger-than-fiction adventures, PAULO COELHO’S BEST STORY is a profoundly moving film that goes straight to the heart of the most beloved literary guru of our time, revealing the most incredible wonder of all: the man behind the masterpieces.

Directed by Daniel Augusto · Written by Carolina Kotscho

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Júlio Andrade Paulo Coelho (Adulto)
Ravel Andrade Paulo Coelho (Jovem)
Fabiana Gugli Christina
Lucci Ferreira Raul Seixas
Fabiula Nascimento Lygia (Mãe de Paulo Coelho)
Enrique Díaz Pedro (Pai de Paulo Coelho)
Letícia Colin Ana
Luis Carlos Miele Mestre Tuca
Nancho Novo Jay
Paz Vega Luiza
Marcelo Callado Baterista
Pedro Tambellini Guitarrista

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