The Cruspian Experience
A Experiência Cruspiana
Synopsis
The Cruspian Experience is a documentary made in June 1986 about CRUSP, the University of São Paulo’s student housing complex, from its occupation by students fighting for housing in 1963. The CRUSP portrayed in the film was an important center of political resistance to the military dictatorship during the 1960s and 1970s, as well as a space for diverse forms of community life and experimentation in the 1980s. The documentary features accounts by José Dirceu, then a student and later a prominent Brazilian politician who went on to serve as a minister during Lula’s government and was subsequently convicted and imprisoned on corruption charges. The documentary was directed by Nilson Queiróz Couto and received the “Prêmio Estímulo” (Incentive Award) from the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture.
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- Director
- Nilton Couto
- Original Title
- A Experiência Cruspiana
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- Unknown
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Nilton Couto
Célio Grandes
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Nilton Couto
Director
Célio Grandes
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What is The Cruspian Experience about?
The Cruspian Experience is a documentary made in June 1986 about CRUSP, the University of São Paulo’s student housing complex, from its occupation by students fighting for housing in 1963. The CRUSP portrayed in the film was an important center of political resistance to the military dictatorship during the 1960s and 1970s, as well as a space for diverse forms of community life and experimentation in the 1980s. The documentary features accounts by José Dirceu, then a student and later a prominent Brazilian politician who went on to serve as a minister during Lula’s government and was subsequently convicted and imprisoned on corruption charges. The documentary was directed by Nilson Queiróz Couto and received the “Prêmio Estímulo” (Incentive Award) from the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture.
Who directed The Cruspian Experience?
The Cruspian Experience was directed by Nilton Couto.
Who stars in The Cruspian Experience?
The principal cast of The Cruspian Experience includes José Dirceu, Ricardo Woo.
When was The Cruspian Experience released and how long is it?
The Cruspian Experience was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.