Movie Description

Só Dez por Cento é Mentira

(2010)

Overview

The life and literature of Mato Grosso do Sul poet Manoel de Barros. Alternating sequences of interviews with the poet, verses from his poetry, and statements of connoisseurs of his literature, the film portrays a revealing panel of the author's language. Manoel de Barros, age 91, with some 20 books published, lives in Campo Grande. Acknowledged, the winner of several literary prizes, he is the Brazilian writer who accounts for the greatest sale in poetry in Brazil.

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Original TitleSó Dez por Cento é Mentira

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2010-01-28

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 22m

Homepagehttp://www.sodez.com.br/index.htm

Production CompaniesDowntown Filmes

Genres

  • Documentary