Open Skies
Céu Aberto
Synopsis
When Brazil finally came out from its dictatorship period, Tancredo Neves, the first civilian president after 20 years of military rule, got ill with a strange infection and finally died on 21 April 1985 before taking office. Knowing political stability could get compromised, before dying, he tried to look healthy, and the press also helped with the farce. The documentary is about his slow public agony and death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Batista de Andrade
- Original Title
- Céu Aberto
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
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João Batista de Andrade
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What is Open Skies about?
When Brazil finally came out from its dictatorship period, Tancredo Neves, the first civilian president after 20 years of military rule, got ill with a strange infection and finally died on 21 April 1985 before taking office. Knowing political stability could get compromised, before dying, he tried to look healthy, and the press also helped with the farce. The documentary is about his slow public agony and death.
Who directed Open Skies?
Open Skies was directed by João Batista de Andrade.
Who stars in Open Skies?
The principal cast of Open Skies includes Tancredo Neves.
When was Open Skies released and how long is it?
Open Skies was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.