Heitor spends nine years traveling the world after being sent abroad in 1969 to escape Brazil's military dictatorship, maintaining contact with his family through letters.
Synopsis
Heitor spends nine years traveling the world after being sent abroad in 1969 to escape Brazil's military dictatorship, maintaining contact with his family through letters.
Synopsis
Heitor, a young man from Brazil, leaves his family in 1969 to escape the military dictatorship. He travels to London, where he immerses himself in the cultural upheaval of the time. Over nine years, Heitor experiences the drug culture and the spiritual movements of India. He maintains a connection with his family through letters, sharing his experiences. Director Lúcia Murat, Heitor's sister, includes contemporary interviews that reflect on the family's struggles during this turbulent period.
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Why Watch
- See Heitor's letters reveal family ties.
- Meet a family navigating dictatorship.
- Find out about Brazil's 1969 political climate.
Did You Know
- The film won the best film award at the 39th Gramado Film Festival.
- Heitor travels for nine years, sending letters to his family.
- The film was directed by Lúcia Murat in 2011.
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Who directed the documentary A Long Journey?
A Long Journey was directed by Lúcia Murat.
What award did A Long Journey win?
A Long Journey won the best film award at the 39th Gramado Film Festival.
What is the main character's name in A Long Journey?
The main character's name is Heitor, played by Caio Blat.
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