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In 'The Trial', director Maria Augusta Ramos presents a detailed account of the impeachment and removal of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in 2016. The film captures the courtroom drama from the perspective of Rousseff's defense team, highlighting the emotional intensity of the trial amid a significant corruption scandal involving her then vice-president, Michel Temer.
The documentary contrasts Rousseff's professional demeanor with the charged atmosphere outside the courtroom, where lobbyists and supporters gather. Demonstrators chant in front of Brasília’s iconic government buildings, creating a theatrical backdrop to the legal proceedings. The film portrays the trial as a performance, with grand emotions on display as various parties present their cases.
Why Watch
- •See the courtroom drama of Dilma Rousseff's impeachment.
- •Follow the charged atmosphere outside Brasília's government buildings.
- •Meet key political figures like Michel Temer and Jair Bolsonaro.
Did You Know
•Dilma Rousseff was impeached in 2016 amid a corruption scandal.
•Michel Temer, Rousseff's vice-president, was involved in the scandal.
•The film has a duration of 137 minutes.
•The documentary features notable figures like Jair Bolsonaro and Jandira Feghali.
Perfect For
Brazilian politicsImpeachment processesPolitical documentaries