Plot Summary

'The Private from Odessa' is a portrait of Boris Schnaiderman, Brazil's most important translator and essayist on Russian literature and culture. Using different cinematic approaches, the film depicts Boris as he reflects on his personal experiences —his childhood in the 1920's Odessa, his experience as a Brazilian soldier during World War Two— and on his still evolving work as a translator and essayist.

Movie Details

Original Title
O Pracinha de Odessa
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Boris Schnaiderman as

Boris Schnaiderman

Gustavo Sol as

Gustavo Sol

Priscilla Herrerias as

Priscilla Herrerias

Production Companies

Escola de Comunicações e Artes, Universidade de São Paulo