Critic
Crítico
Synopsis
Seventy critics and filmmakers discuss cinema around the conflict between the artist and the observer, the creator and the critic. Between 1998 and 2007, Kléber Mendonça Filho recorded testimonies about this relationship in Brazil, the United States and Europe, based on his experience as a critic.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Babak Payami
Self (voice)
Tom Tykwer
Self
Michel Ciment
Self
João Moreira Salles
Self
Pierre Murat
Self
Elia Suleiman
Self
Deborah Young
Self
Cláudio Assis
Self
Fernanda Torres
Self
Sérgio Bianchi
Self
Jérôme Garcin
Self
Xavier Leherpeur
Self
Eric Neuhoff
Self
Sophie Avon
Self
Paulo Caldas
Self
Marcelo Gomes
Self
Curtis Hanson
Self
Bertrand Bonello
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mostra Tiradentes
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Screenplay & Story
- Kleber Mendonça Filho, Emilie Lesclaux
- Original Score
- DJ Dolores
- Original Title
- Crítico
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- CinemaScópio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Kleber Mendonça Filho, Emilie Lesclaux
DJ Dolores
Emilie Lesclaux, Kleber Mendonça Filho
Kleber Mendonça Filho, Emilie Lesclaux
Department Leadership Roster
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Director
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Screenplay
Emilie Lesclaux
Screenplay
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Producer
Emilie Lesclaux
Editor
DJ Dolores
Original Music Composer
Emilie Lesclaux
Producer
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Critic
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What is Critic about?
Seventy critics and filmmakers discuss cinema around the conflict between the artist and the observer, the creator and the critic. Between 1998 and 2007, Kléber Mendonça Filho recorded testimonies about this relationship in Brazil, the United States and Europe, based on his experience as a critic.
Who directed Critic?
Critic was directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.
Who stars in Critic?
The principal cast of Critic includes Babak Payami, Tom Tykwer, Michel Ciment, João Moreira Salles, Pierre Murat.
When was Critic released and how long is it?
Critic was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Critic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Critic was composed by DJ Dolores.