The Bridge

"#documentary"

2011 0h 41m PT

Documentary

Synopsis

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Documentary on the outskirts of São Paulo. The rapper Mano Brown, the educator Dagmar Garroux and the writer Ferréz live daily with the ills of the periphery of São Paulo. Each in its own way, bringing a baggage of experiences that deserves reflection.

“#documentary”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Roberto T. Oliveira
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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RUNTIME

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Tight 41-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Roberto T. Oliveira, shot by João Wainer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Zé Gonzales. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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ERA

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

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "#documentary".

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The take

Roberto T. Oliveira directs. João Wainer behind the camera. Zé Gonzales scores. Alex Kundera cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 41-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 15 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Roberto T. Oliveira, shot by João Wainer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Zé Gonzales. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Alex Kundera shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Marketing tagline: "#documentary".