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199116 minPGdoc-short

7.5/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

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This Is Not Your Life

199116 minPGdoc-short

7.5/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

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A housewife from Porto Alegre reflects on her life, sharing experiences from her bakery days to marriage in a 16-minute narrative.

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Biography

Director

Jorge Furtado

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Synopsis

A housewife from Porto Alegre reflects on her life, sharing experiences from her bakery days to marriage in a 16-minute narrative.

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Synopsis

Noeli, a housewife in a suburb of Porto Alegre, Brazil, shares her life story in this short documentary. She reflects on her time working in a bakery and her experiences in marriage. Her narrative highlights ordinary moments that shape identity and family life. Directed by Jorge Furtado, the film runs for 16 minutes and features Ciça Reckziegel and Nora Goulart among the cast.

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Meet Noeli, a housewife with a unique life story.
See everyday moments turned into extraordinary tales.
Find out how personal history shapes identity.

Did You Know

Noeli worked in a bakery before becoming a housewife.
The film is set in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
It has a runtime of 16 minutes.
The documentary was directed by Jorge Furtado.

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Who is the main subject of the documentary 'This Is Not Your Life'?

Noeli, a housewife from a suburb of Porto Alegre, Brazil, is the main subject.

What is the duration of the documentary 'This Is Not Your Life'?

The documentary has a duration of 16 minutes.

Who directed the documentary 'This Is Not Your Life'?

Jorge Furtado directed the documentary.

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