Telenovelas

Escrava Isaura (2004-2004)

Title Translation: Isaura, the Slave
Director(s): Emílio Di Biasi
Herval Rossano
Writers: Bernardo Guimarães
Ana Maria Nunes
Tiago Santiago
Altenir Silva

Release Date: July 30 2004
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Brazil
Language: Portuguese
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 167

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Plot Summary/Synopsis

Set in mid-nineteenth century Rio de Janeiro, Escrava Isaura is the story of a strong young woman named Isaura. As the daughter of the Commander’s handmaid, Juliana, Isaura is born into slavery on Commander Almeida’s farm. Despite her status as a slave, the Commander’s wife, Gertrudes, loves Isaura as a daughter. Gertrudes wishes to one day grant Isaura her freedom. Unfortunately, both Gertrudes and the Commander die, leaving Isaura in the hands of their villainous son, Leoncio. Mad with his love for Isaura, Leoncio wishes to keep Isaura in his possession. He is angered that his love is unrequited, and refuses to allow Isaura her freedom. Trapped in her prison, the beautiful slave somehow manages to find love, making Isaura’s fight for freedom a quest for romance and passion as well as story of cultural history.

Cast

Aldine Muller ... Estela
André Fusko ... Gabriel
Bárbara Garcia ... Lipanesa
Caio Junqueira ... Geraldo
Carlo Briani ... Count of Campos
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Misc Notes and Facts

Herval Rossano directed the two versions of 'Berardo Guimarães' novel for Brazilian TV in 1976 and 2004 respectively.