Brazilian Holocaust

2016 1h 30m PT

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 48

Documentary

Synopsis

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Award-winning journalist Daniela Arbex examines the horrors of the Colônia psychiatric hospital, where more than 60,000 people were killed over decades.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Helvécio Ratton
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Armando Mendz
Writers: Daniela Arbex, Pilar Fazito
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Armando Mendz, shot by Mauro Pianta. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Fábio Cabral 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: tt6410688 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 48 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Armando Mendz directs. Mauro Pianta behind the camera. Fábio Cabral cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Directed by Armando Mendz, shot by Mauro Pianta. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Fábio Cabral shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5IMDB entry: tt6410688 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 48 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.