News from a Personal War
Notícias de uma Guerra Particular
Synopsis
A documentary about urban violence in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Policemen, drug dealers, and shantytown dwellers get trapped in a daily war that knows no winners.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Moreira Salles, Kátia Lund
- Screenplay & Story
- João Moreira Salles, Kátia Lund
- Original Score
- Antonio Pinto
- Original Title
- Notícias de uma Guerra Particular
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Moreira Salles, Kátia Lund
João Moreira Salles, Kátia Lund
Antonio Pinto
Walter Carvalho
Flávio Nunes
Raquel Freire Zangrandi
Department Leadership Roster
João Moreira Salles
Writer
Raquel Freire Zangrandi
Producer
João Moreira Salles
Director
Antonio Pinto
Original Music Composer
Kátia Lund
Writer
Flávio Nunes
Editor
Kátia Lund
Director
Walter Carvalho
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About News from a Personal War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is News from a Personal War about?
A documentary about urban violence in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Policemen, drug dealers, and shantytown dwellers get trapped in a daily war that knows no winners.
Who directed News from a Personal War?
News from a Personal War was directed by João Moreira Salles, Kátia Lund.
Who stars in News from a Personal War?
The principal cast of News from a Personal War includes Nilton Cerqueira, Carlos Luis Gregório, Paulo Lins, Hélio Luz, Rodrigo Pimentel.
When was News from a Personal War released and how long is it?
News from a Personal War was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for News from a Personal War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for News from a Personal War was composed by Antonio Pinto.