Beyond Citizen Kane
Synopsis
Beyond Citizen Kane (1993) is a British documentary film directed by Simon Hartog, produced by John Ellis, and broadcast on Channel 4. It details the dominant position of the Rede Globo media group in the Brazilian society, discussing the group's influence, power, and political connections. Globo's president and founder Roberto Marinho came in for particular criticism, being compared with fictional newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane, created by Orson Welles for the 1941 film Citizen Kane. According to the documentary, Marinho's media group engages in the same Kane wholesale manipulation of news to influence the public opinion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Hartog
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Hartog
- Original Title
- Beyond Citizen Kane
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Large Door Ltd., Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Hartog
Simon Hartog
John Ellis, Simon Hartog
John Ellis
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Hartog
Director
John Ellis
Editor
John Ellis
Producer
Simon Hartog
Writer
Simon Hartog
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond Citizen Kane
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What is Beyond Citizen Kane about?
Beyond Citizen Kane (1993) is a British documentary film directed by Simon Hartog, produced by John Ellis, and broadcast on Channel 4. It details the dominant position of the Rede Globo media group in the Brazilian society, discussing the group's influence, power, and political connections. Globo's president and founder Roberto Marinho came in for particular criticism, being compared with fictional newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane, created by Orson Welles for the 1941 film Citizen Kane. According to the documentary, Marinho's media group engages in the same Kane wholesale manipulation of news to influence the public opinion.
Who directed Beyond Citizen Kane?
Beyond Citizen Kane was directed by Simon Hartog.
Who stars in Beyond Citizen Kane?
The principal cast of Beyond Citizen Kane includes Leonel Brizola, Chico Buarque, Walter Clark, Dias Gomes, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
When was Beyond Citizen Kane released and how long is it?
Beyond Citizen Kane was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beyond Citizen Kane?
Beyond Citizen Kane holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).