The Old Soldier's Ballad
A Cobra Fumou
Synopsis
In November 1999, a film team went from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia to document the 11th National Meeting of the Veterans of World War II. The team returns to Rio de Janeiro and begins a series of interviews with veterans and former fighters, who tell their experiences on the front of Italy, a country devastated by the conflict and in whose territory there were still Nazi-fascist armies. In February 2000, the same team heads to northern Italy to document the cities where Brazilian troops passed, in the regions of Emilia Romana and Tuscany.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vinícius Reis
- Original Title
- A Cobra Fumou
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- BSB Cinema, Limite Produções, Raccord Produções
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vinícius Reis
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Vinícius Reis
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What is The Old Soldier's Ballad about?
In November 1999, a film team went from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia to document the 11th National Meeting of the Veterans of World War II. The team returns to Rio de Janeiro and begins a series of interviews with veterans and former fighters, who tell their experiences on the front of Italy, a country devastated by the conflict and in whose territory there were still Nazi-fascist armies. In February 2000, the same team heads to northern Italy to document the cities where Brazilian troops passed, in the regions of Emilia Romana and Tuscany.
Who directed The Old Soldier's Ballad?
The Old Soldier's Ballad was directed by Vinícius Reis.
Who stars in The Old Soldier's Ballad?
The principal cast of The Old Soldier's Ballad includes Bete Mendes, Carlos Scliar.
When was The Old Soldier's Ballad released and how long is it?
The Old Soldier's Ballad was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.