Only Ten Percent Is a Lie 2010 Directed by Pedro Cezar Só Dez por Cento é Mentira
The oficial desbiography of Manoel de Barros
The life and literature of Mato Grosso do Sul poet Manoel de Barros. Alternating sequences of interviews with the poet, verses from his poetry, and statements of connoisseurs of his literature, the film portrays a revealing panel of the author's language. Manoel de Barros, age 91, with some 20 books published, lives in Campo Grande. Acknowledged, the winner of several literary prizes, he is the Brazilian writer who accounts for the greatest sale in poetry in Brazil.
Language
Portuguese
Spoken Language
Portuguese
Gnere
Documentary
Production Company
Downtown Filmes
Release Date 28 January 2010
82 mins
