I Love You () is a 1981 Brazilian drama film directed by Arnaldo Jabor. It was shot along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival.
Plot
Maria (Braga) and Paulo (Pereio) are a couple who use each other to satisfy their sexual desires and to avoid their loneliness. However, they are not at all in love. Over time as their relationship continues, Maria and Paulo begin to realize that they are in fact falling for each other.
Cast
Sônia Braga as Maria
Paulo César Pereio as Paulo
Vera Fischer as Barbara Bergman
Tarcísio Meira as Ulisses
Regina Casé
Maria Lúcia Dahl
Maria Sílvia
Awards and nominations
Festival de Gramado
Won, "Best Actress" - Sônia Braga
Won, "Best Cinematography" - Murilo Salles
Won, "Best Production Design" - Marcos Weinstock
Won, "Best Sound" Nominated, "Best Film" - Arnaldo Jabor
São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards
Won, "Best Cinematography" - Murilo Salles
Won, "Best Director" - Arnaldo Jabor
References
External links
1981 films
1981 romantic drama films
1980s erotic drama films
1980s Portuguese-language films
Atlantic Entertainment Group films
Brazilian romantic drama films
Brazilian erotic drama films
Films directed by Arnaldo Jabor
Films shot in Rio de Janeiro (city)