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198020 minPGdocumentary

Anatomia do Espectador

198020 minPGdocumentary

In a 20-minute film from 1980, Stela Freitas discusses moviegoer habits and preferences in Rio de Janeiro, reflecting the city's cinematic culture.

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In a 20-minute film from 1980, Stela Freitas discusses moviegoer habits and preferences in Rio de Janeiro, reflecting the city's cinematic culture.

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Ana Carolina

Ana Carolinadirector

Ana Carolina

Ana Carolinawriter

Stela Freitas

Stela Freitascast

Silvia Mariacast

Rubens Bartolomeucast

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Stela Freitas answers questions about movie spectators in Rio de Janeiro. The 20-minute documentary, released in 1980, focuses on their habits and preferences. Freitas discusses how and why these audiences engage with films. Through her responses, the documentary presents insights into the cinematic culture of the city. Life in Rio during this period provides a backdrop to the conversation about film and its audience.

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