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Barretão 2019 Directed by Marcelo Santiago

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.

Country Brazil
Production Country Brazil
Language Portuguese
Spoken Language Portuguese
Gnere Documentary
Production Companies Canal Brasil , Movimento Filmes
Release Date 23 October 2019
85 mins