Quem Matou Pixote? (English: Who Killed Pixote?) is a 1996 Brazilian drama biographical film directed by José Joffily. Based on the true story of Fernando Ramos da Silva, actor of Hector Babenco's Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco (1981).
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Synopsis
The story of Fernando Ramos da Silva, a semi-illiterate who became known when playing the title role in Pixote.
Cast
Cassiano Carneiro ... Fernando Ramos da Silva (Pixote)
Luciana Rigueira ... Cida Venâncio da Silva
Joana Fomm ... Josefa
Tuca Andrada ... Cafu
Roberto Bomtempo ... Lobato
Carol Machado ... Ana Lúcia
Maria Luisa Mendonça ... Malu
Anselmo Vasconcelos ... Director
Antônio Petrin
Antonio Abujamra ... Lawyer
Paulo Betti ... TV director
Maria Lúcia Dahl ... Actress
Critical reception
Emanuel Levy of Variety said that the film is "a disappointing dramatic reconstruction of the turbulent life and untimely death of child actor Fernando Ramos da Silva," and that "despite honorable intentions and an interesting life to relate, Pixote is not touching."
Awards
Wins
1996 Gramado Film Festival
Popular jury award
Best Film
Best Actor (Cassiano Carneiro)
Best Actress (Luciana Rigueira)
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Score
1996 Havana Film Festival
Best Actor (Cassiano Carneiro)
1997 Cartagena Film Festival
Best Actress (Luciana Rigueira)
Best Supporting Actor (Tuca Andrada and Roberto Bomtempo)