
True Brazil
Brasil Verdade
“The portrait of a country in film”
Synopsis
In the late 1960s, Thomas Farkas imported equipment suitable for direct sound, and released a collection of documentaries called "Brasil Verdade" ("True Brazil"), after the Military Coup d'État took place in Brazil, which happened without any popular resistance or revolution or reaction of the society. The five short films are directly related to this fact and its consequences to the country.
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- Director
- Maurice Capovila, Geraldo Sarno, Paulo Gil Soares, Manuel Gimenez
- Original Title
- Brasil Verdade
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Difilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Capovila, Geraldo Sarno, Paulo Gil Soares, Manuel Gimenez
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Capovila
Director
Geraldo Sarno
Director
Paulo Gil Soares
Director
Manuel Gimenez
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About True Brazil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is True Brazil about?
In the late 1960s, Thomas Farkas imported equipment suitable for direct sound, and released a collection of documentaries called "Brasil Verdade" ("True Brazil"), after the Military Coup d'État took place in Brazil, which happened without any popular resistance or revolution or reaction of the society. The five short films are directly related to this fact and its consequences to the country.
Who directed True Brazil?
True Brazil was directed by Maurice Capovila, Geraldo Sarno, Paulo Gil Soares, Manuel Gimenez.
Who stars in True Brazil?
The principal cast of True Brazil includes Pelé, Vicente Feola, Antero de Oliveira, Zózimo Bulbul.
When was True Brazil released and how long is it?
True Brazil was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
