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Literature Writing Art History

Permanent Pan-Cinema

200883 minGdocumentary

Fifteen years of documentation capture the life of Brazilian poet Waly Salomão, who viewed existence as a fictional film.

Literature Writing Art History

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Fifteen years of documentation capture the life of Brazilian poet Waly Salomão, who viewed existence as a fictional film.

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Carlos Nader

Carlos Naderdirector

Carlos Nader

Carlos Naderwriter

Waly Salomão

Waly Salomãocast

Caetano Veloso

Caetano Velosocast

Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Gilcast

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Waly Salomão, a Brazilian poet, viewed life as a fictional film. His belief that poetry could dismantle naturalistic pretensions influenced many, including friends Antonio Cícero and Caetano Veloso. Over 15 years, filmmaker Carlos Nader documented Salomão's life and thoughts. The film questions the challenge of creating a documentary about someone who perceives reality as fiction. It captures Salomão's unique perspective and the impact he had on those around him.

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