Gramado, a charming city located in the hills of Rio Grande do Sul, is known for its vineyards, European architecture, cold climate and snow in winter, and for being one of Brazil's main tourist destinations.
The city is also a popular backdrop for the film industry, having been chosen as a location for several Brazilian and international series, soap operas and films over the years.
The bucolic landscape, historic buildings and local culture are some of the factors that make Gramado an attractive location for film productions. In this article, we'll explore some of the most notable audiovisual productions shot in the city. Enjoy!
Films with scenes shot in Gramado
Waiting for Liz
Waiting for Liz is a 2019 Brazilian movie directed by Bruno Torres, which tells the story of two brothers, Jorge and Miguel, who travel to Gramado, the city where they were born, to fulfill their grandmother's last wish, which was to have her ashes thrown in a specific place.
During the trip, they discover family secrets and try to reconcile with the past. The movie reflects on the importance of forgiveness and family in our lives. The cast includes names such as Mateus Solano, Thiago Fragoso e Juliana Paes.
Waiting for Liz had some scenes shot in the city of Gramado, which is presented in a very beautiful and charming way in the movie. The local landscapes are used as a backdrop for the brothers' emotional story, which takes place in various tourist attractions in the city, such as the Covered Street, a Major Nicoletti Square and Black Lake.
Daughters of Fire
Daughters of Fire is a 1978 drama directed by Walter Hugo Khouri, a famous Brazilian filmmaker, and starring Lucélia Santos, Lilian Lemmertz and Simone Spoladore.
The film is known for exploring themes related to female sexuality, love and desire, as well as existential and psychological issues. It is considered an important work of Brazilian cinema and has received several awards at international film festivals.
Daughters of Fire tells the story of Ana (Rosina Malbouisson), a young woman from São Paulo who travels to Gramado, in Rio Grande do Sul, with the intention of staying with a friend, Diana (Paola Morra).
The Quadrille
The Quadrille is a 1995 Brazilian film directed by Fábio Barreto, which tells the story of two Italian immigrant couples living in the Serra Gaúcha at the beginning of the 20th century.
The main characters, Angelo and Teresa, and their friends Mario and Pierina, live in a small community of Italian immigrants in Gramado. They get married, but Angelo and Teresa end up falling in love and start a secret romance.
The movie portrays the characters' struggle to live this love in a conservative society and the consequences of their choices.
The Quadrille had several scenes shot in the city of Gramado, which was carefully chosen to set the story of the movie. The locations used include the Praça das Etnias, the Igreja de São Pedro, the Estação Férrea, the Palácio dos Festivais and the Rua Coberta.
The film portrays the city of Gramado at the beginning of the 20th century, showing the beauty and simplicity of life in the region at the time. The film was a great success with audiences and critics, and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 1996.
On the O Viajante channel, Jonatas visited the house that served as a set for the film. Check out the video below:
Primum - The Great Magic Book
This is a movie that is still in production and is scheduled for release in February 2023.
Primum - The Great Magic Book will portray who Carmina and Magnus are, how and why they became the guardians of the Primum book and why the villain Málik wants to stop them from finding the lost pieces.
According to director Nando Lemes, the result is sure to delight. "The audience will find a fantasy fiction that encompasses several other genres. There will be a bit of fun, a bit of drama, curiosity and adventure. It's an emotion that penetrates the characters and comes to the spectators," he says.
The medium-length film was shot in the cities of Monte Belo do Sul, Garibaldi and São Francisco de Paula, Gramado and Montenegro.
Novels with scenes shot in Gramado
After talking about some of the films with scenes shot in Gramado, it's now time to talk about the soap operas that had scenes produced in the town in the hills of Rio Grande do Sul.
The House of 7 Women
The House of the Seven Women is a Brazilian soap opera produced by Rede Globo in 2003. The plot portrays the War of the Farraposthe armed conflict that took place in Rio Grande do Sul in the 1830s. The soap opera had scenes shot in various cities in the state, including Porto Alegre, Pelotas, Jaguarão and Gramado.
The plot portrays the struggle of the gauchos against the Brazilian empire in search of the state's independence. The plot centers on the seven women of the family of Bento Gonçalves, leader of the revolution, who unite around the struggle and the ideals of the Farroupilha cause. The miniseries was a great success with audiences and critics, winning several awards.
Chocolate with Pepper
"Chocolate com Pimenta" is a Brazilian soap opera produced by Rede Globo in 2003. The plot is set in the fictional town of Ventura, located in the region of Gramado, in Rio Grande do Sul.
The story begins in the late 1920s, when the young Ana Francisca, played by Mariana Ximenes, returns to Ventura after spending a few years studying at a boarding school.
Ana Francisca is a simple, humble girl with a passion for chocolates, who attracts the attention of the rich and arrogant Ludovico, played by Ary Fontoura.
The soap shows the story of Ana Francisca and Ludovico, who initially get involved in a troubled relationship but end up falling in love.
In addition, the plot deals with the family relationships, friendships and rivalries of the residents of Ventura, with an emphasis on the world of artisanal chocolate production.
The soap opera "Chocolate com Pimenta" had several scenes shot in Gramado and other towns in the region, portraying the beauty of the Serra Gaúcha in its scenery and natural landscapes.
The city of Gramado served as the inspiration for the creation of the fictional city of Ventura and was the setting for several of the soap opera's striking scenes, such as the wedding of Ana Francisca and Ludovico.
The soap opera was a huge ratings success and won several awards, making it one of the biggest hits on Brazilian television. The soap opera is even being rebroadcast by Rede Globo from Monday to Friday, right after Jornal Hoje.
Visit Gramado too!
We could mention other audiovisual works that were produced in Gramado, but this article would be too long! Maybe we'll do a part 2 some other time...
But we want to invite you to get to know this incredible city! And if you already know it, then we invite you to come back and bring friends or family who don't know Gramado yet!
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