Film Lens
Playing is a Brazilian documentary directed by Eduardo Coutinho, focusing on the interplay between truth and fiction in cinema. The film features 83 women who responded to a newspaper ad, sharing their life stories in a studio setting. From these, 23 women were selected and filmed in June 2006. In September of the same year, several actresses interpreted these stories, providing a unique perspective on personal narratives.
The film premiered at the São Paulo International Film Festival in October 2007 and had its theatrical release on November 9, 2007. It was later included in the Official Selection at various international festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival and the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema. The film's approach to storytelling blurs the lines between reality and performance, inviting viewers to consider the nature of truth in personal narratives.
Why Watch
- •See Andréa Beltrão and Fernanda Torres share personal stories.
- •Find out how actresses interpret real-life narratives.
- •Meet the diverse voices of Brazilian women in cinema.
Did You Know
•83 women responded to a newspaper ad to share their life stories.
•23 women were selected and filmed in June 2006.
•The film was ranked number 17 on the Abraccine Top 100 Brazilian films list in the 2010s.
•Playing had its first international screening at the Punta del Este Film Festival in February 2008.
Perfect For
Brazilian cinema enthusiastsDocumentary film loversFans of personal storytelling