Ossos(1997)
Ossos Synopsis
After a suicidal teenage girl gives birth, she misguidedly entrusts her baby’s safety to the troubled, deadbeat father, whose violent actions take the viewer on a tour of the foreboding, crumbling shantytown in which they live.
Ossos (1997) is a drama film directed by Pedro Costa, released on November 14, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Mariya Lipkina, Vanda Duarte, Nuno Vaz and Isabel Ruth. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Pedro Costa
- Writers:
- Pedro Costa
- Producers:
- Paulo Branco
- Cinematographer:
- Emmanuel Machuel
- Production:
- Madragoa Filmes, Gemini Films, Zentropa Entertainments
- Status:
- Released
Ossos (1997) Trailer
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Ossos Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mariya Lipkina
as Tina
Vanda Duarte
as Clotilde
- Nuno Vaz
Nuno Vaz
as The Father
Isabel Ruth
as Nurse Eduarda Gomes
Miguel Sermão
as Clotilde's husband
Berta Susana Teixeira
as Nurse
- Inês de Medeiros
Inês de Medeiros
as The Girl
Anna Carvalho
as Prostitute
- Ana Marta
Ana Marta
- Clotilde Montron
Clotilde Montron
as Friend
Zita Duarte
as Friend
Key crew
Directed by Pedro Costa, written by Pedro Costa, produced by Paulo Branco.
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Ossos Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 47 ratings.
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Ossos – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ossos online?
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Ossos (1997) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ossos?
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The main cast of Ossos (1997) includes Mariya Lipkina, Vanda Duarte, Nuno Vaz, Isabel Ruth and Miguel Sermão. The film was directed by Pedro Costa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ossos released?
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Ossos was released on November 14, 1997 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Ossos worth watching?
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Ossos (1997) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ossos?
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Yes. The official Ossos trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.