The Edge of Democracy
Democracia em Vertigem
Synopsis
A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation that remains.
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The Edge of Democracy | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-05
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Dilma Rousseff
Self
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Self
Michel Temer
Self
Eduardo Cunha
Self
Jair Bolsonaro
Self
Sérgio Moro
Self
Paulo Maluf
Self
Jean Wyllys
Self
Aécio Neves
Self
Gilberto Carvalho
Himself
Petra Costa
Self
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
Nelson Mandela
Self (archive footage)
Li An
Elena Andrade
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 19, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Petra Costa
- Screenplay & Story
- Petra Costa, Carol Pires, Daniela Capelato, Antônia Pellegrino, David Barker, Moara Passoni, Virginia Primo, Hilton Lacerda
- Original Score
- Lucas Santtana, Rodrigo Leão, Gilberto Monte, Vitor Araújo
- Original Title
- Democracia em Vertigem
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Busca Vida Filmes, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Petra Costa
Petra Costa, Carol Pires, Daniela Capelato, Antônia Pellegrino, David Barker, Moara Passoni, Virginia Primo, Hilton Lacerda
Lucas Santtana, Rodrigo Leão, Gilberto Monte, Vitor Araújo
João Atala
David Barker, João Atala, Felipe Lacerda
Joanna Natasegara, Shane Boris, Petra Costa, Tiago Pavan
Department Leadership Roster
Petra Costa
Director
Joanna Natasegara
Producer
João Atala
Director of Photography
Petra Costa
Writer
Shane Boris
Producer
David Barker
Editor
Lucas Santtana
Original Music Composer
Petra Costa
Producer
Rodrigo Leão
Original Music Composer
Tiago Pavan
Producer
Gilberto Monte
Original Music Composer
João Atala
Editor
Vitor Araújo
Original Music Composer
Felipe Lacerda
Editor
Bruno Jorge
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Edge of Democracy
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What is The Edge of Democracy about?
A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation that remains.
Who directed The Edge of Democracy?
The Edge of Democracy was directed by Petra Costa.
Who stars in The Edge of Democracy?
The principal cast of The Edge of Democracy includes Dilma Rousseff, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Michel Temer, Eduardo Cunha, Jair Bolsonaro.
When was The Edge of Democracy released and how long is it?
The Edge of Democracy was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Edge of Democracy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Edge of Democracy was composed by Lucas Santtana, Rodrigo Leão, Gilberto Monte, Vitor Araújo.