Brazil: A Report on Torture

1971 1h 0m EN

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7.5

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★7.5TMDB · 12

Documentary

Synopsis

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The filmmakers spoke to ex-political prisoners who had been tortured by the military government who were at that point supported by the US government.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Maria Auxiliadora Lara Barcelos
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Behind the camera

Director: Saul Landau
Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English
Countries: Brazil, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Brazil, United States of America.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Saul Landau, shot by Haskell Wexler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert Estrin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0066860 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Saul Landau directs. Haskell Wexler behind the camera. Robert Estrin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil, United States of America. Dialogue in Spanish, Portuguese, English.

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1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
255 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English.
4International production across 2 countries: Brazil, United States of America.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by Saul Landau, shot by Haskell Wexler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Editor Robert Estrin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8IMDB entry: tt0066860 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.