In the Name of Reason
Em Nome da Razão
Synopsis
The infamous Hospital Colonia de Barbacena (Barbacena Colony Hospital), biggest mental institution of Brazil, once compared to concentration camps of Auschwitz ,opens its gates to a production crew during the country's dictatorship period. This short documentary depicts how mental patients were treated inside the institution and how anyone could end up an intern there for no plausible reason.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helvécio Ratton
- Original Title
- Em Nome da Razão
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Release Date
- 25/05/1979
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Quimera Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helvécio Ratton
Department Leadership Roster
Helvécio Ratton
Director
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What is In the Name of Reason about?
The infamous Hospital Colonia de Barbacena (Barbacena Colony Hospital), biggest mental institution of Brazil, once compared to concentration camps of Auschwitz ,opens its gates to a production crew during the country's dictatorship period. This short documentary depicts how mental patients were treated inside the institution and how anyone could end up an intern there for no plausible reason.
Who directed In the Name of Reason?
In the Name of Reason was directed by Helvécio Ratton.
Who stars in In the Name of Reason?
The principal cast of In the Name of Reason includes Not specified.
When was In the Name of Reason released and how long is it?
In the Name of Reason was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 24m.