Torre das Donzelas
Synopsis
Documents former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's visit to the the women's alley of Tiradentes Jail in the city of São Paulo, also known as "Torre das Donzelas" ("Damsels' Tower"). Alongside other women, Dilma was kept as prisoner in there during the 1970s, when Brazil was under a reign of terror during its military dictatorship years. They all meet again 45 years later to break the silence and the fear of speaking out the horrors they lived under a ruthless dictatorship.
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Dilma Rousseff
Self
Guida Amaral
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Dulce Maia
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Ana Bursztyn-Miranda
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Maria Aparecida Costa
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Rita Maria de Miranda Sipahi
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Rioco Kayano
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Rose Nogueira
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Elza Ferreira Lobo
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Nair Benedicto
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Leslie Beloque
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Eva Teresa Skazufka
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Robêni Baptista da Costa
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Marlene Soccas
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Maria Luiza Belloque
Self
Nair Yumiko Kobashi
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Ieda Akselrud Seixas
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Lenira Machado
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susanna Lira
- Screenplay & Story
- Susanna Lira
- Original Score
- Flavia Tygel
- Original Title
- Torre das Donzelas
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susanna Lira
Susanna Lira
Flavia Tygel
Célia Freitas, Paulo Mainhard
Livia Nunes
Department Leadership Roster
Susanna Lira
Director
Flavia Tygel
Original Music Composer
Susanna Lira
Writer
Livia Nunes
Producer
Célia Freitas
Editor
Paulo Mainhard
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torre das Donzelas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Torre das Donzelas about?
Documents former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's visit to the the women's alley of Tiradentes Jail in the city of São Paulo, also known as "Torre das Donzelas" ("Damsels' Tower"). Alongside other women, Dilma was kept as prisoner in there during the 1970s, when Brazil was under a reign of terror during its military dictatorship years. They all meet again 45 years later to break the silence and the fear of speaking out the horrors they lived under a ruthless dictatorship.
Who directed Torre das Donzelas?
Torre das Donzelas was directed by Susanna Lira.
Who stars in Torre das Donzelas?
The principal cast of Torre das Donzelas includes Dilma Rousseff, Guida Amaral, Dulce Maia, Ana Bursztyn-Miranda, Maria Aparecida Costa.
When was Torre das Donzelas released and how long is it?
Torre das Donzelas was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Torre das Donzelas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Torre das Donzelas was composed by Flavia Tygel.