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201770 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

The Magnificent 8

201770 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Eight renowned Brazilian actors gather for a Sunday lunch, discussing the challenges of their profession and sharing personal anecdotes about love and life.

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Domingos de Oliveira

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Eight renowned Brazilian actors gather for a Sunday lunch, discussing the challenges of their profession and sharing personal anecdotes about love and life.

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Domingos de Oliveira

Domingos de Oliveiradirector

Domingos de Oliveira

Domingos de Oliveirawriter

Matheus Souza

Matheus Souzawriter

Maria Ribeiro

Maria Ribeirocast

Fernanda Torres

Fernanda Torrescast

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Maria Ribeiro, Fernanda Torres, and Wagner Moura sit down for lunch in a Brazilian home. Alongside Carolina Dieckmann, Sophie Charlotte, Mateus Solano, Alexandre Nero, and Du Moscovis, they engage in a candid conversation about acting and the challenges they face in their profession. Personal stories and insights reveal their thoughts on love and life. Directed by Domingos de Oliveira, "The Magnificent 8" runs for 70 minutes and premiered in 2017.

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