Barretão
Synopsis
A story about how football, cinema, photojournalism and intimidation with power can come together in a protagonist figure in Brazilian history: Luiz Carlos Barreto, better known as "Barretão". Narrated in first person, the documentary explores Barreto's view of himself, recounting his artistic and political trajectory, which blends with the history of Brazilian cinema as a whole.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcelo Santiago
- Screenplay & Story
- Geneton Moraes Neto, Marcelo Santiago
- Original Score
- André Abujamra, Eron Guarnieri
- Original Title
- Barretão
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Movimento Filmes, Canal Brasil
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcelo Santiago
Geneton Moraes Neto, Marcelo Santiago
André Abujamra, Eron Guarnieri
Walter Carvalho
Paulo Henrique Fontenelle, Rafael Saar, Alexandre Gwaz
André Saddy, Camilo Cavalcanti
Department Leadership Roster
Geneton Moraes Neto
Writer
André Abujamra
Original Music Composer
Marcelo Santiago
Writer
Paulo Henrique Fontenelle
Editor
André Saddy
Producer
Walter Carvalho
Director of Photography
Marcelo Santiago
Director
Rafael Saar
Editor
Alexandre Gwaz
Editor
Eron Guarnieri
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Barretão.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barretão
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barretão about?
A story about how football, cinema, photojournalism and intimidation with power can come together in a protagonist figure in Brazilian history: Luiz Carlos Barreto, better known as "Barretão". Narrated in first person, the documentary explores Barreto's view of himself, recounting his artistic and political trajectory, which blends with the history of Brazilian cinema as a whole.
Who directed Barretão?
Barretão was directed by Marcelo Santiago.
Who stars in Barretão?
The principal cast of Barretão includes Geneton Moraes Neto, Luiz Carlos Barreto.
When was Barretão released and how long is it?
Barretão was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Barretão?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barretão was composed by André Abujamra, Eron Guarnieri.