Linha de Passe is a 2008 Brazilian film directed by Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas. Written by Salles, Thomas and Bráulio Mantovani, the film stars Vinícius de Oliveira and Sandra Corveloni, who won the Best Actress Award at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival for her role, which was her first in a full-length motion picture.

Plot

The film tells the story of four poverty-stricken brothers who live in a favela neighborhood in São Paulo. As their father dies, they have to fight for their dreams. One of the brothers, Dario (Vinícius de Oliveira), seeks the opportunity of a better life with his soccer skills.

Cast

• Sandra Corveloni as Cleusa
• João Baldasserini as Dênis
• Vinícius de Oliveira as Dario
• José Geraldo Rodrigues as Dinho
• Kaique Jesus Santos as Reginaldo

Awards and nominations

2008 Cannes Film Festival

• Palme d'Or – Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas (nominated)
• Best Actress Award – Sandra Corveloni (won)

External links

• Official Trailer with English subtitles
• Video interview with Walter Salles opening Cambridge Film Festival 2008 with "Linha de Passe" ITV Anglia