The Simplest Thing in the World
2017, Portuguese. Directed by Caio Amaral.
A Short Film by Caio Amaral Based on the Story by Ayn Rand.
The short film deals with the character of Henry Dorn, who tries to write a script for a commercial movie after a major failure, the character will have to deal with his demons and his constant indecision in trying to find an approach that is pleasing to his eyes. Based on the tale "The Simplest Thing in the World" by Ayn Rand (available in The Romantic Manifesto)
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 18 July 2017
- Original title
- A Coisa Mais Simples do Mundo
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Caio Amaral
- Budget
- $1.1K
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The Simplest Thing in the World runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
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The Simplest Thing in the World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 July 2017. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Simplest Thing in the World?
If you liked The Simplest Thing in the World, try The Deadly Affair, Spellbound, Time Without Pity.
Who directed The Simplest Thing in the World?
The Simplest Thing in the World (2017) was directed by Caio Amaral and stars Fabio Augusto Barreto, Daniel Moura, Marcelo Villaça.