Pixote In Memoriam
Synopsis
A tribute documentary on Fernando Ramos da Silva, the famous child star of the acclaimed film by Hector Babenco, "Pixote, a Lei do Mais Fraco" (1981). 20 years after his assassination by the police, his co-stars and Babenco talk about Fernando's contributions to the film, his troubled life when his acting works didn't took off as expected (since he was typecast) and which made him turn back to his past life of poverty and crimes. The project also presents that film's influence to many directors and artists around the world.
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- Director
- Gilberto Topczewski, Felipe Briso
- Original Title
- Pixote In Memoriam
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilberto Topczewski, Felipe Briso
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Gilberto Topczewski
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Felipe Briso
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What is Pixote In Memoriam about?
A tribute documentary on Fernando Ramos da Silva, the famous child star of the acclaimed film by Hector Babenco, "Pixote, a Lei do Mais Fraco" (1981). 20 years after his assassination by the police, his co-stars and Babenco talk about Fernando's contributions to the film, his troubled life when his acting works didn't took off as expected (since he was typecast) and which made him turn back to his past life of poverty and crimes. The project also presents that film's influence to many directors and artists around the world.
Who directed Pixote In Memoriam?
Pixote In Memoriam was directed by Gilberto Topczewski, Felipe Briso.
Who stars in Pixote In Memoriam?
The principal cast of Pixote In Memoriam includes Marília Pêra, Héctor Babenco, Spike Lee, Nick Cave, Elke Maravilha.
When was Pixote In Memoriam released and how long is it?
Pixote In Memoriam was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.