A Vida Como Ela É...

A Vida Como Ela É...

1996 · 1 season · 40 eps · ★ 5.9 · Drama, Comedy

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Adaptations of 40 short stories of brazilian playwright Nelson Rodrigues, written between 1951 and 1961. The stories were considered scandalous at the time as Rodrigues used immoral characters and black humor to satirize the hypocrisy and repression in people's daily lives.

Created by Euclydes Marinho

Network: TV Globo

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The miniseries tells the story of Leninha, who marries Paulo due to a financial agreement made by her father, Dílson. Her life changes when she meets her brother-in-law, Mauricio, during a trip to her husband's farm in the interior of Rio de Janeiro. The two fall in love and become lovers. Leninha then begins to experience a great conflict: social and moral rules impose on her the behavior of a good wife, faithful and companion, but her desire for Maurício speaks louder. Consuelo, mother of Paulo and Maurício, realizes what is happening and begins to antagonize her daughter-in-law. Upon discovering the betrayal, Paulo starts to hate his brother. At the end of the plot, Leninha decides to stay with her husband, and the couple happily announces that they will have a child. Mauricio despairs, but later recovers in Regina's arms.
Eu Que Amo TantoEu Que Amo Tanto · 2014
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O Brado RetumbanteO Brado Retumbante · 2012
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Ciranda, CirandinhaCiranda, Cirandinha · 1978
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Malu MulherMalu Mulher · 1979
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Walking the CloudsWalking the Clouds · 1999
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8.81999
SeriesComedy
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A História de RosaA História de Rosa · 2005
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8.72005
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MulherMulher · 1998
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8.51998
SeriesDrama
The whole story develops from the doctor Martha, who has worked for 40 years, always at the same clinic in Rio de Janeiro. She knows Cris and realizes that she has found a successor. Then begins the friendship of the two, who try to practice their profession with the utmost ethics, despite the owner of the clinic, who is always trying to say, save.
Mico PretoMico Preto · 1990
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8.51990
SeriesDrama
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The ScreenwriterThe Screenwriter · 2012
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MovieDocumentary
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Mulher 80Mulher 80 · 1979
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MovieMusicDocumentary
Mulher 80 emerged as a result of the success of 'Malu Mulher' (1979), a miniseries starring Regina Duarte, which addressed the female situation in Brazilian society at that time. The main focus of the special was the female presence in music, honouring the singers and songwriters of MPB with musical numbers and testimonials.
The CariocasThe Cariocas · 2010
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"The Cariocas", a series in ten stand-alone episodes, tells the story of ten modern-day women against the beautiful backdrop of Rio de Janeiro and its stunning urban landscapes. Our protagonists are uninhibited, adulterous, vindictive, suicidal, envious, brides, betrayed, deluded. Women with distinct beauty and quaint peculiarities, each one has a particular way of life.
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