Brazilian TV series or program
| Apocalipse |
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| Created by | Vívian de Oliveira |
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| Written by | Vívian de Oliveira, Alexandre Teixeira, Maria Claudia Oliveira |
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| Directed by | Edson Spinello |
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| Narrated by | Sérgio Marone |
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| Opening theme | "Adágio em G Menor" |
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| Country of origin | Brazil |
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| Original language | Portuguese |
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| No. of episodes | 155 |
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| Production locations | Jerusalem
New York City
Rio de Janeiro
Rome |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
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| Production company | Casablanca |
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| Network | RecordTV |
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| Release | November 21, 2017 (2017-11-21) –
June 25, 2018 (2018-06-25) |
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Apocalipse is a Brazilian telenovela produced by Casablanca for RecordTV. Created by Vivian de Oliveira. Written with Alexandre Teixeira, Maria Claudia Oliveira. It premiered on November 21, 2017 and ended on June 25, 2018.[1] It stars Igor Rickli, Sérgio Marone, Juliana Knust, Fernando Pavão, and Flávio Galvão. It is based on the biblical story Book of Revelation. It is the fourth biblical telenovela by Record TV.
Plot
The story begins in the late 1980s, and in the first phase of the novel, the relationship between four young people who, for one reason or another, chose New York as a university destination is emphasized. Alan (American), Susana (Brazilian), Adriano (Italian) and Débora (Israeli) become inseparable, exploring fascinating Manhattan intensely. Alan and Susana live a delicate relationship that evolves into a beautiful love story; Adriano and Debora are more intense and passionate and, surrounded by a mysterious and somber force, marry in a troubled way and live an unhappy relationship. Other everyday and parallel characters appear in this first phase and will be introduced during the course of the novel.
The second phase begins in 2001, with the return of the failing and doubtful couple, Adriano and Débora and son Ricardo to the Big Apple, where they resume contact with the old couple of friends Alan, Susana and their son, Benjamin. Débora, however, is envious of Susana, since her relationship with Adriano is faceless. Several apocalyptic prophecies promise to take place in various cities around the world, in Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Jerusalem, and New York, where the fateful September 11 is part of the narrative.
The third phase brings the story to the present day and shows how the characters are impacted by the biblical promises. There will be moments of faith, hope, pain, sadness and anguish, where the audience will see the best and the worst of the human being. Ricardo will be the antagonist, the antichrist who will fight to dominate the world; he will empower himself with scientific discoveries of Benjamin, who has become a great scientist and has married Zoe, and will use it to commit atrocities. People of the past who have committed terrible acts may surprise the public by accepting Christ, while "lukewarm" Christians may not resist and prefer to worship the devil to be spared from death.[2]
Production
Production for the telenovela began in July 2017.[11] Sergio Marone and Guilherme Winter were the first cast members confirmed. Winter later left to star in another Record TV production and was replaced by Igor Rickli.[12] Filming began in August 2017 and promotional videos began airing on November 10, 2017.[13] A press conference for the telenovela was held on November 16, 2017.[14] Between 150 and 170 episodes were confirmed.[15]
