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202176 min12documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

You Burn Us

202176 min12documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

In São Paulo, a character narrates an interrupted love story while intertwining nearly lost poems by Safo and Lucrécio with vibrant urban life and dance.

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Caetano Gotardo

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In São Paulo, a character narrates an interrupted love story while intertwining nearly lost poems by Safo and Lucrécio with vibrant urban life and dance.

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Caetano Gotardo

Caetano Gotardodirector

Caetano Gotardo

Caetano Gotardowriter

Caetano Gotardo

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A character narrates an interrupted love story amidst the vibrant streets of São Paulo. The film features nearly lost poems by Safo and Lucrécio, weaving them into the narrative. Scenes shift from everyday life to expressive dance within the city’s parties and subway. The 76-minute documentary, directed by Caetano Gotardo, captures the diverse experiences of human connections in a dynamic urban setting.

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