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202080 minPGdocumentary

8.2/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

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Race Antenna

202080 minPGdocumentary

8.2/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

In 1979, filmmaker Glauber Rocha uses his television program Abertura to address the contradictions within Brazilian society during the Amnesty Law era.

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In 1979, filmmaker Glauber Rocha uses his television program Abertura to address the contradictions within Brazilian society during the Amnesty Law era.

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Paloma Rocha

Paloma Rochadirector

Luís Abramodirector

Paloma Rocha

Paloma Rochawriter

Luís Abramowriter

Glauber Rocha

Glauber Rochacast

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Glauber Rocha stands at the forefront of Brazilian television in 1979 with his program Abertura on TV Tupi. Amid the backdrop of the Amnesty Law, Rocha engages in a series of interviews that confront the contradictions within Brazilian society. The program addresses the nation's historical wounds and utopian aspirations. Through discussions and provocative content, Abertura prompts reflection on Brazil's national identity and its socio-political climate during a time of significant change.

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