Because We Were Born
Puisque nous sommes nés
Synopsis
Cocada and Nego are two boys in their early teens living in a small town in Pernambouc, Brazil. Cocada and Nego are half-brothers who live with their mother, stepfather and eight other siblings in a ramshackle house where the children are often left to care for themselves as their parents work. Filmmakers Jean-Pierre Duret and Andréa Santana spent some time with Cocada and Nego, and Puisque nous sommes nés is a documentary that offers a look at their lives as they struggle with poverty and dream of a happier future.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Duret, Andrea Santana
- Original Title
- Puisque nous sommes nés
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, France
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Duret, Andrea Santana
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Duret
Director
Andrea Santana
Director
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What is Because We Were Born about?
Cocada and Nego are two boys in their early teens living in a small town in Pernambouc, Brazil. Cocada and Nego are half-brothers who live with their mother, stepfather and eight other siblings in a ramshackle house where the children are often left to care for themselves as their parents work. Filmmakers Jean-Pierre Duret and Andréa Santana spent some time with Cocada and Nego, and Puisque nous sommes nés is a documentary that offers a look at their lives as they struggle with poverty and dream of a happier future.
Who directed Because We Were Born?
Because We Were Born was directed by Jean-Pierre Duret, Andrea Santana.
Who stars in Because We Were Born?
The principal cast of Because We Were Born includes Not specified.
When was Because We Were Born released and how long is it?
Because We Were Born was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.