A Causa Secreta
Synopsis
Theater director asks his actors for a research on human cruelty and misery in Brazil, while trying to raise funds for his next production, a play based on a story by Machado de Assis, "A Causa Secreta" (The Secret Cause). The troupe oblige and go around town witnessing long lines in National Health Services, inhuman conditions in public hospitals and poor people being constantly humiliated. They find people are becoming indifferent to human suffering.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sérgio Bianchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Machado de Assis
- Original Title
- A Causa Secreta
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sérgio Bianchi
Machado de Assis
Eduardo Poiano
Valéria Mauro
Department Leadership Roster
Sérgio Bianchi
Director
Eduardo Poiano
Director of Photography
Valéria Mauro
Editor
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What is A Causa Secreta about?
Theater director asks his actors for a research on human cruelty and misery in Brazil, while trying to raise funds for his next production, a play based on a story by Machado de Assis, "A Causa Secreta" (The Secret Cause). The troupe oblige and go around town witnessing long lines in National Health Services, inhuman conditions in public hospitals and poor people being constantly humiliated. They find people are becoming indifferent to human suffering.
Who directed A Causa Secreta?
A Causa Secreta was directed by Sérgio Bianchi.
Who stars in A Causa Secreta?
The principal cast of A Causa Secreta includes Rodrigo Santiago, Esther Góes, Lígia Cortez, José Rubens Chachá, Renato Borghi.
When was A Causa Secreta released and how long is it?
A Causa Secreta was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.