Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed
Augusto Boal e o Teatro do Oprimido
Synopsis
The movie "Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed" shows the path of the dramaturgo Augusto Boal at the creation of a theatre that has as objective to transform those who participate it in a spiral of changes, in an oppressing society. Along the trajectory we see Boal's intellectual search and the transformations of the Brazilian society, from the 60s to nowadays. The spectator will meet the numerous uses of the Theatre of the Oppressed around the world (there are groups in 77 countries) and how they manifest in different situations, characterized by the relation between the oppressor and the oppressed, from the biggest to the smallest powers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zelito Viana
- Original Score
- Francis Hime
- Original Title
- Augusto Boal e o Teatro do Oprimido
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zelito Viana
Francis Hime
Aruanã Cavalleiro
Vera de Paula
Department Leadership Roster
Zelito Viana
Director
Francis Hime
Original Music Composer
Aruanã Cavalleiro
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed
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What is Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed about?
The movie "Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed" shows the path of the dramaturgo Augusto Boal at the creation of a theatre that has as objective to transform those who participate it in a spiral of changes, in an oppressing society. Along the trajectory we see Boal's intellectual search and the transformations of the Brazilian society, from the 60s to nowadays. The spectator will meet the numerous uses of the Theatre of the Oppressed around the world (there are groups in 77 countries) and how they manifest in different situations, characterized by the relation between the oppressor and the oppressed, from the biggest to the smallest powers.
Who directed Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed?
Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed was directed by Zelito Viana.
Who stars in Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed?
The principal cast of Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed includes Augusto Boal, Bárbara Santos, Julian Boal, Aderbal Freire Filho, Ferreira Gullar.
When was Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed released and how long is it?
Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed was composed by Francis Hime.