Only Ten Percent Is a Lie

Only Ten Percent Is a Lie

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2010-01-28

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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Only Ten Percent Is a Lie

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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.

Released

2010-01-28

Runtime

82

Director

Pedro Cezar

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

Português

Production

Downtown Filmes

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    Manoel de Barros

    Manoel de Barros
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    Paulo Giannini

    Paulo Giannini
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    Joel Pizzini

    Joel Pizzini
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    Bianca Ramoneda

    Bianca Ramoneda