The Trial
O Processo
Synopsis
The impeachment and removal from office of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in 2016 was triggered by a corruption scandal involving, among others, her then vice-president Michel Temer. Director Maria Augusta Ramos follows the trial against Rousseff from the point of view of her defence team. This is a courtroom drama that unfolds slowly: the appearances of the various parties gradually turn the proceedings into something akin to theatre. Inside the courtroom, grand emotions are played to full effect whilst, on the other side of the doors, lobbyists and supporters pace the corridors. Meanwhile, outside, in front of Brasília’s modernist government buildings, demonstrators are chanting like a Greek chorus. Only the main character, Rousseff herself, remains professional and aloof.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Ramos
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Ramos
- Original Title
- O Processo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, French
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Nofoco Filmes Produções Cinematográficas, Conijn Film, Autentika Films, Canal Brasil, Vitrine Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Ramos
Maria Ramos
Alan Schvarsberg, David Alves Mattos
Karen Akerman
Leonardo Mecchi
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Ramos
Director
Karen Akerman
Editor
Alan Schvarsberg
Director of Photography
Maria Ramos
Writer
David Alves Mattos
Director of Photography
Leonardo Mecchi
Producer
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What is The Trial about?
The impeachment and removal from office of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in 2016 was triggered by a corruption scandal involving, among others, her then vice-president Michel Temer. Director Maria Augusta Ramos follows the trial against Rousseff from the point of view of her defence team. This is a courtroom drama that unfolds slowly: the appearances of the various parties gradually turn the proceedings into something akin to theatre. Inside the courtroom, grand emotions are played to full effect whilst, on the other side of the doors, lobbyists and supporters pace the corridors. Meanwhile, outside, in front of Brasília’s modernist government buildings, demonstrators are chanting like a Greek chorus. Only the main character, Rousseff herself, remains professional and aloof.
Who directed The Trial?
The Trial was directed by Maria Ramos.
Who stars in The Trial?
The principal cast of The Trial includes Dilma Rousseff, Gleisi Hoffmann, Lindbergh Farias, Janaína Paschoal, José Eduardo Cardozo.
When was The Trial released and how long is it?
The Trial was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.