A Globo presented the first trailer of Journey – The Movie, a long film inspired by the work created by Ivani Ribeiro, which has already gained two versions in the Brazilian television.
The film is an adaptation of the story that follows Alexandre, a young man who, after dying, begins to pursue people he considers responsible for his journey. The plot deals with themes linked to spirituality, afterlife, family conflicts, romance and redemption. The cast includes Carolina Dieckmann, Rodrigo Lombardi, Pedro Novaes, Lucinha Lins, Emilio Dantas, Eriberto Leão, Belize Pombal and Sara Antunes. The direction is by Henrique Sauer, with text by Jaqueline Vargas.
The project is produced by the Nucleo de Filmes dos Estúdios Globo and aims to update the narrative for a new generation of viewers without abandoning central elements of the original work. Journey was originally broadcast on TV Tupi in 1975 and gained a remake on Globo in 1994. The novel returned to air in different reprises over the years. The trailer release during the Rio2C had an impact on social media, with divided reactions between Internet users.
While part of the public praised the cast and showed excitement for the adaptation, others pointed out differences in the tone of the narrative compared to the classic version of the novel.
The photography of the film seems to keep the essence of the original story, with an atmosphere that mixes elements of suspense and drama. The cast seems well-balanced, with a highlight for the performances of Carolina Dieckmann and Pedro Novaes. The direction by Henrique Sauer seeks to maintain the essence of the original work, at the same time presenting a new perspective for the story. The script by Jaqueline Vargas also seems faithful to the original story, maintaining the themes and elements that made the novel a success.
The Globo has not yet informed the film’s release date, but the trailer release is already generating excitement among fans of the story. The reaction of the public on social media shows that the adaptation is generating discussion and curiosity. While some Internet users praise the cast and the adaptation, others point out differences in the tone of the narrative compared to the classic version of the novel.
