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198233 minPGdocumentary

Censorship Lgbtq Rights

Closes

198233 minPGdocumentary

Two men perform love scenes in a 33-minute documentary that faced censorship during the military regime in Brazil.

Censorship Lgbtq Rights

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Two men perform love scenes in a 33-minute documentary that faced censorship during the military regime in Brazil.

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Pedro Nunesdirector

Pedro Nuneswriter

Lauro Nascimentocast

Henrique Magalhães

Henrique Magalhãescast

João Silvério Trevisan

João Silvério Trevisancast

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Two men share intimate moments in a super-8 film that blends fiction and documentary. "Closes," released in 1982, faced censorship under the military regime in Brazil. It features testimonials from Lauro Nascimentos, Eleonora Menicucci, João Silvério Trevisan, and Henrique Magalhães. These voices discuss the challenges of same-sex affection and the societal prejudices surrounding it. The film sparked conversations about sexuality and conflict during a time of strict control over expression.

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