Bossa Nova

Presented on 35mm—Q&A with actress Amy Irving

2000. 95 m. Bruno Barreto. Sony Pictures Classics. US/Brazil. English/Portuguese/French/Spanish with subtitles. Rated R.

Amy Irving’s second collaboration with Bruno Baretto is a warm, witty romantic comedy set in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Irving stars as Mary Ann, an American widow teaching English, whose life gets tangled up in romantic misadventures with a sophisticated lawyer struggling through a divorce, his humble brother who works as a tailor, and a handsome former soccer star. With a stunning Rio backdrop and heartfelt performances from Irving and a cast of Brazilian favorites, Bossa Nova is a look at the complexities of love.

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"Imagine a '30s screwball comedy played to a sensuous Brazilian beat and you're ready for Bossa Nova, a delightfully amusing romantic roundelay."
Joe Leydon, Variety

"Not only is Bossa Nova a lovely romance, but one can say, as one can about few films, that it is restorative as a vacation."
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer

SPECIAL EVENTS

Q&A with actress Amy Irving

Saturday, Dec. 5 2026, 4:30

Amy Irving first came to prominence with breakthrough screen roles in Brian DePalma’s Carrie and The Fury, and stage performances of Romeo and Juliet with the Los Angeles Free Shakespeare Society and Broadway’s Amadeus. Nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Yentl, Irving has captivated audiences with beloved starring roles in films like Crossing Delancey, Honeysuckle Rose, The Competition, and Micki and Maude. Shifting from acting into music with her 2023 debut album, Born In A Trunk, her sophomore album Always Will Be was released in 2025.