Brazilian TV shows actively filled the expanses of Russian television some years ago. After that, domestic cinema completely supplanted foreign sentimental projects, and now one can’t meet the usual plot twists or actors’s favorite faces on any channel. But this does not detract from the public appreciation of the distant southern country, which presented the world with many interesting paintings. The Brazilian television series “Clone” is a true example of how the script idea was successfully interwoven with the on-screen embodiment, and as a result - universal appreciation in many countries of the world.
History of creation
He still remains the best project of the Globo television company, producing one or two hits annually. The series was shown almost immediately after the tragic American events of September 11th. Three years later, Russia acquired the right to broadcast on its territory.
“Clone” is different from previous studio projects. This is not a trivial melodrama with several characters taken, whose fates are closely intertwined in a single plot. Screenwriter Gloria Perez decided to touch on a more personal and hidden topic from the public - the way of the family against the background of a plexus of Brazilian and Muslim love. In addition, the topic of cloning served as another research milestone. Before the production was given the green light, I had to undergo many tests - many artists, fearing such an ambiguous scenario, refused an invitation to “Clone”. Actors and roles were subsequently widely accepted by viewers, proving the opposite.
What is the series about?
A young girl of Jadi, belonging to the Muslim faith, left alone, comes to her uncle in Morocco, where he meets Lucas. The feeling that arose between them, due to religious prohibitions, has no chance for the future, however, the girl believes in the unity of their souls. She offers to escape from her marriage with an unloved person, but her plans suddenly collapse - Diogo’s twin brother is dying, and Lukas isn’t in love now ...
Diogo's godfather, Professor Albieri, who had previously studied cattle cloning, secretly decides to create his clone from everyone. The experiment is successful, and Leo is born. Meanwhile, Lucas and Jadi, having started their families, did not see each other again. However, a meeting with Leo, who so stirred up memories of his former love for Lucas, makes Jadi reconsider his life ...
Worldwide audience recognition
Interest in the series appeared immediately after the first episodes. Unsurprisingly, many fans wondered how the Clone series was filmed. The actors and roles presented to the audience court were extremely interesting topics that every fan tried to get an answer to.
A certain role was also played by the fact that the premiere screening, held on October 1, 2001, occurred during a time of negative perception of the Muslim world. Nevertheless, the “Clone” exceeded all the expectations of the creators and was unanimously proclaimed the most successful telenovela not only of that period, but in the entire history of the Globo company. Over the next years, it was successfully bought by many states; by 2010, its demonstration took place in more than 90 countries.
Critics have noted a significant and definitely new jump in Globo, caused by the risk of presenting such a project to the public. "Clone", the actors and roles of which have become common nouns for many, received their response in the fate of the audience, which, surprisingly, found many similar parallels in life.
American studios decided to repeat the success. In 2010, a Spanish-language version under the original name was released on the screens of the States. Repeating the plot, she abandoned many secondary ideas, such as, for example, the topic of drug addiction played out in her predecessor. The new version included fewer episodes, but, as the audience noted, completely retained the original imagery. Unfortunately, the general popularity of the sequel did not have widespread success, and remained an unsuccessful attempt at a remake.
Personal success of the creators
Not only the audience enjoyed the rich drama of the storyline, but Globo reaped the fruits of their work. Those who directly participated in the creation are also obliged to the series “Clone”.
Photos of actors who woke up famous decorated the covers of glossy publications. And they thanked in many interviews for the opportunity to play such interesting images. Screenwriter Gloria Perez also celebrated the victory. According to her admission, she was very afraid of what would be the attitude towards the Muslim people, the same as the rest, but with a different religion. The bombings of shopping centers in America left a deep
heartache for everyone
, but it is the “Clone” that says Muslims are not terrorists.
Of course, a lot of fans wanted to know any details about the personal life of their beloved Lucas and Jadi. And this added fuel to the fire of the universal “clonomania” that swept the world. The main performers Murilo Benicio and Giovanna Antonelli were not limited to the series “Clone”. Photos of actors who transferred the novel outside the set have repeatedly become public. However, despite all the joy of the fans, their relationship did not last long.
The series "Clone". Actors and roles
It would be inappropriate to keep silent about secondary characters who bear their significance for the series. In addition to Murilo Benicio and Giovanna Antonelli, actors who had audience appreciation thanks to other telenovelas at the time of filming starred in the “Clone”. For example, Vera Fisher, who played the wife of industrial magnate and father of Lucas Leonidas Ferraz, amicably called the “lion cub”. A veteran of Brazilian TV shows, Vera was remembered for her early projects - “Family Ties”, “Easy Money” and “Fatal Inheritance”. Daniela Escobar, Diogu’s ex-girlfriend who became Lucas’s wife and gave birth to his daughter Mel, is also a frequent guest not only in TV series, but also in feature films. Mel herself, played by Deborah Falabella, is ambiguous - the audience watched with interest for her addiction to drug addiction. Like Shandi Cordeira, played by Marcel Novais, a student at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, her guard, and later a guy. And of course, Deuza da Silva, played by Adriana Lesa, the surrogate mother of Leo, a woman with a difficult fate.
Of course, this is far from a complete listing of all the characters in the telenovela “Clone”. The actors and roles are so diverse that there would not be enough time to describe everyone. But they are all harmoniously inscribed in the plot - whether they are secretaries, club owners, personal assistants or even rogues from the car repair shop.
The final chord as an ode to gratitude
To summarize, I want to once again recall what served as a great success for the project. Against the background of exotic views of Morocco, a strong love story takes place, experienced by religious difference and the main component - the theme of cloning. Despite the frequent dances, “Clone” is seriously different from the same Indian films. It often raises the interpretation of the Koran, which for many remains distant. The best Brazilian series of the new century subtly intertwined human destinies and real feelings. And all this is collected in the series “Clone”. Actors and roles, followed by a huge number of viewers around the world, have long been preserved as a pleasant memory.