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201617 minGdoc-short

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Abissal

201617 minGdoc-short

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A filmmaker from Ceará investigates his family's history, leading to unexpected revelations from his grandmother Rosa about their unknown past.

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A filmmaker from Ceará investigates his family's history, leading to unexpected revelations from his grandmother Rosa about their unknown past.

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Arthur Leite, a filmmaker from Ceará, begins a project to research his grandfather, whom he never met. As he investigates his family's history, the focus shifts to his grandmother, Rosa. In front of the camera, she shares unexpected revelations about their past. This 17-minute documentary, released in 2016, captures the unfolding of family secrets and connections through Rosa's storytelling.

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