Silvio is right to introduce Senor Abravanel to Silvio Santos’ fan

Is a personality known throughout the country, who made his name in the history of TV by entering the homes of Brazilian families every week, capable of living discreetly and keeping his secrets well away from the media?

Silvio, which is already showing in Brazilian cinemas, shows that, even though he is one of the most famous men in Brazil, Silvio Santos still managed, at times, to be just an ordinary person Mr. Abravanel —even though his baptismal name was as imposing as the empire he built.

The novelty, directed by Marcelo Antunezof Federal Police: The Law is for Everyone (2017) and starring the actor and also presenter Rodrigo Faroarrives with the aim of paying homage to and humanizing the figure of an icon, who left us last August, at the age of 93.

What is the story of “Silvio”?

Silvio has as its guiding thread one of the most difficult and traumatic moments in the businessman’s life: the kidnapping of the presenter, which happened in August 2001, just days after the end of the suffering caused by the kidnapping of one of his daughters, Patricia Abravanel (Polliana Aleixo, The President).

While the Man in the Trunk is taken hostage by Fernando Dutra Pinto (Johnnas Oliva, The Hijacking of Flight 375) — even responsible for the kidnapping of Patricia — in his own home, the film goes back to the past to show the ups and downs of the life and career of the founder of SBT. Watch the trailer:

What do we think of the news?

After the presenter’s death, the public’s interest in Silvio It’s natural: everyone wants to know the details of someone’s life. Silvio Santosfrom his humble beginnings as a street vendor to his transformation into one of the greatest presenters on Brazilian television. If it includes a peek into what, for so many years, was hidden from the public eye, such as his family life, even better.

In the criminal’s sights, the communicator presents himself as Mr. Abravanelmaking it clear that Silvio Santos It is located within the corridors of SBT and reveals a side that, for many, is still a mystery.

Telling his own story, Sir opens his heart and remembers his mistakes and regrets. Without compromising the image of Silviothe film shows that he hid, for a period, his marriage with his first wife, Maria Aparecida Vieira Abravanelthe Cidinhaand prioritized work while she faced serious health problems in the hospital.

Absence brings consequences for Silvio: after losing his partner, the presenter, who was always good at improvisation and smooth talking, finds himself struggling with words to reestablish a relationship with his eldest daughter, Cynthia. This is one of the fuels for Sir manage not only to save your life, but also to negotiate with the police to ensure the kidnapper’s safety.

Just like its protagonist, the biopic also has its challenges. Rodrigo Faro strives to separate Sir of Silviobut even though he avoided the caricature of such a striking and charismatic figure, he is not very convincing in the role. The production’s decision to cast Felipe Castro and Vinicius Ricci to live Silvio in youth — forming a trio that is not at all similar — makes Lighthouse stand out even more.

Another problem that Silvio The challenge is the pace. While the presenter is able to save two lives by masterfully conducting a show, the script fails to identify the time around which the show should end.

In the eagerness to include so many moments and personalities that were part of Silvio Santos’ career, nothing receives the depth and development it deserves. Amidst the tension of the story and a collection of catchphrases, the film seems to last the entire seven hours of the kidnapping.

Even so, Silvio fulfills its mission: to show how an ordinary man, with ambition and determination, built an empire. Even with flaws and regrets, the film still shows how Silvio Santos He was able to use his talent and the skills he developed throughout his life on radio and TV to survive one of the most challenging moments of his life, without leaving aside the empathy that won over so many Brazilians.

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