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Body Electric

Body Electric

20176.01h 35m

Overview

Elias is a handsome young deputy manager in a garment factory in São Paulo. When he’s not working, he enjoys casual encounters in the big city. The arrival of a young African, Fernando, on the production line piques his interest and Elias finds himself increasingly drawn into socialising with his work colleagues.

Directed by Marcelo Caetano
Written by Hilton Lacerda, Marcelo Caetano, Gabriel Domingues
Produced by Marcelo Caetano, Beto Tibiriçá
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Top Cast

Kelner Macêdo

Kelner Macêdo

Elias

Lucas Andrade

Lucas Andrade

Wellington

Welket Bungué

Welket Bungué

Fernando

Ana Flavia Cavalcanti

Ana Flavia Cavalcanti

Carla

Daniel Torres

Daniel Torres

Cristovão

Dani Nefussi

Dani Nefussi

Diana

E

Emerson Ferreira

Gilberto

Ernani Sanchez

Ernani Sanchez

Walter

Evandro Cavalcante

Evandro Cavalcante

Alexandre

Georgina Castro

Georgina Castro

Cristina

Themes & Keywords

gay theme

About Body Electric

Body Electric is a drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of gay theme. Directed by Marcelo Caetano, it stars Kelner Macêdo, Lucas Andrade, Welket Bungué. Elias is a handsome young deputy manager in a garment factory in São Paulo. When he’s not working, he enjoys casual encounters in the big city. The arrival of a young African, Fernando, on the production line piques his interest and Elias finds himself increasingly drawn into socialising with his work colleagues.

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