Only Ten Percent Is a Lie
Só Dez por Cento é Mentira
“The oficial desbiography of Manoel de Barros”
Synopsis
The life and literature of Mato Grosso do Sul poet Manoel de Barros. Alternating sequences of interviews with the poet, verses from his poetry, and statements of connoisseurs of his literature, the film portrays a revealing panel of the author's language. Manoel de Barros, age 91, with some 20 books published, lives in Campo Grande. Acknowledged, the winner of several literary prizes, he is the Brazilian writer who accounts for the greatest sale in poetry in Brazil.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Cezar
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Cezar
- Original Title
- Só Dez por Cento é Mentira
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Downtown Filmes
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Pedro Cezar
Pedro Cezar
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Pedro Cezar
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Pedro Cezar
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What is Only Ten Percent Is a Lie about?
The life and literature of Mato Grosso do Sul poet Manoel de Barros. Alternating sequences of interviews with the poet, verses from his poetry, and statements of connoisseurs of his literature, the film portrays a revealing panel of the author's language. Manoel de Barros, age 91, with some 20 books published, lives in Campo Grande. Acknowledged, the winner of several literary prizes, he is the Brazilian writer who accounts for the greatest sale in poetry in Brazil.
Who directed Only Ten Percent Is a Lie?
Only Ten Percent Is a Lie was directed by Pedro Cezar.
Who stars in Only Ten Percent Is a Lie?
The principal cast of Only Ten Percent Is a Lie includes Manoel de Barros, Paulo Giannini, Joel Pizzini, Bianca Ramoneda.
When was Only Ten Percent Is a Lie released and how long is it?
Only Ten Percent Is a Lie was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.