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199722 minPGdocumentary

Literature Writing

Biblioteca Nacional

199722 minPGdocumentary

At the National Library in Rio de Janeiro, authors Sérgio Sant'Anna and Lygia Fagundes Telles share their insights on the significance of literature in Brazilian culture.

Literature Writing

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At the National Library in Rio de Janeiro, authors Sérgio Sant'Anna and Lygia Fagundes Telles share their insights on the significance of literature in Brazilian culture.

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Andrea Tonacci

Andrea Tonaccidirector

Lygia Fagundes Telles

Lygia Fagundes Tellescast

Sérgio Sant'Annacast

Nélida Piñon

Nélida Piñoncast

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At the National Library in Rio de Janeiro, testimonials reveal the role of books in culture. Words from authors Sérgio Sant'Anna and Lygia Fagundes Telles express their commitment to literature. The director chose not to include a voice-over. Instead, the documentary features a mix of formal speeches from institutional representatives and passionate narratives from individuals. Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, it lasts 22 minutes and paints a diverse picture of literary life in Brazil.

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