The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.2/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Pedro CezarDirector
- Pedro CezarWriter
Cast
- Manoel de BarrosHimself
- Paulo GianniniCast
- Joel PizziniCast
- Bianca RamonedaCast
Stills
Themes
poempoetry recitation