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"Bossa Nova'
2000
Directed by Bruno Barreto

In this sexy, witty feature, Amy Irving stars as an American widow teaching English in Rio de Janeiro. While still unsure about another relationship, she finds herself pursued by a young stud soccer player (Alexandre Borges) and an older but charming lawyer (Antonio Fagundes). Romance also blooms among other students and acquaintances as the "coincidences that bring some characters together and keep others apart in this romantic comedy are plotted with musical grace" (Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader). English and Portuguese with English subtitles. 95 minutes.