The Flour Test
O Teste da Farinha
“This bizarre procedure terrified Brazilian gay men for decades. It's now threatening a comeback!”
Synopsis
A London journalist returns to Brazil to face one of the demons of his adolescence: the Flour Test. This ridiculous experiment was conducted during the military dictatorship to determine whether army recruits were homosexuals. It consisted of having the men sit naked on flour to measure the circumference of their anus and the integrity of their morals. Unfortunately, this procedure is not limited to the past. Bolsonaro's ultra-homophobic government has attempted to introduce legislation similar to the infamous test.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Fraga
- Original Title
- O Teste da Farinha
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Fraga
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Fraga
Director
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What is The Flour Test about?
A London journalist returns to Brazil to face one of the demons of his adolescence: the Flour Test. This ridiculous experiment was conducted during the military dictatorship to determine whether army recruits were homosexuals. It consisted of having the men sit naked on flour to measure the circumference of their anus and the integrity of their morals. Unfortunately, this procedure is not limited to the past. Bolsonaro's ultra-homophobic government has attempted to introduce legislation similar to the infamous test.
Who directed The Flour Test?
The Flour Test was directed by Victor Fraga.
Who stars in The Flour Test?
The principal cast of The Flour Test includes Not specified.
When was The Flour Test released and how long is it?
The Flour Test was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 19m.