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201770 min0documentary

7.2/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Theater Art History

Guarnieri

201770 min0documentary

7.2/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, a key figure in Brazilian theater, is portrayed by his grandson, revealing family dynamics and the interplay of art and politics.

Theater Art History

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Francisco Guarnieri

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Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, a key figure in Brazilian theater, is portrayed by his grandson, revealing family dynamics and the interplay of art and politics.

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Francisco Guarnieridirector

Francis Vogner dos Reis

Francis Vogner dos Reiswriter

Bernardo Barcelloswriter

Francisco Guarnieriwriter

Gianfrancesco Guarnieri

Gianfrancesco Guarniericast

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Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, a significant figure in Brazilian theater, is the focus of this documentary directed by his grandson, Francisco Guarnieri. The film examines his dual role as a television star and a politically engaged artist within Brazil's socio-political context. Through the perspectives of his sons, who are also actors, the narrative reveals a generational divide regarding the relationship between art, work, and politics. Personal stories intertwine with historical insights, reflecting the family's impact on Brazilian culture.

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