The Scavengers
Boca de Lixo
Synopsis
In this documentary Coutinho examines the plight of the people who live off the waste of the Brazilian cities. These people make their living by scavenging the immense urban garbage dumps searching for whatever they can find to sell as well as whatever they can find to eat.
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Boca De Lixo 1993 - Eduardo Coutinho - HD - Legendado
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-11-08
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sao Paulo
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo Coutinho
- Original Score
- Tim Rescala
- Original Title
- Boca de Lixo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduardo Coutinho
Tim Rescala
Theresa Jessouroun, Pablo Pessanha
Department Leadership Roster
Theresa Jessouroun
Editor
Eduardo Coutinho
Director
Pablo Pessanha
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scavengers
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What is The Scavengers about?
In this documentary Coutinho examines the plight of the people who live off the waste of the Brazilian cities. These people make their living by scavenging the immense urban garbage dumps searching for whatever they can find to sell as well as whatever they can find to eat.
Who directed The Scavengers?
The Scavengers was directed by Eduardo Coutinho.
Who stars in The Scavengers?
The principal cast of The Scavengers includes Not specified.
When was The Scavengers released and how long is it?
The Scavengers was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scavengers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scavengers was composed by Tim Rescala.