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Release Year2025
Runtime2h 37m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorPedro Fonseca
WritersPedro Fonseca
TypeFeature Film
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Cast8 credited
Also Known AsAnything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow
About Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow
This documentary takes a deep dive into the history of Brazilian broadcast television, focusing on the decades when the pursuit of the number one spot in the ratings pushed every ethical boundary. Through a detailed analysis and interviews with people who experienced it behind the scenes, whether as viewers or industry insiders, the film brings back the era of live variety shows, hidden camera pranks, the rivalry between Gugu and Faustão, and the PCC scandal. More than just a nostalgic look back, the film questions how sensationalism and the exploitation of poverty shaped the behavior of a nation raised in front of the screen, revealing the secrets of a TV industry that wasn’t afraid to get bizarre to hold onto its audience.
Directed by Pedro Fonseca, Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow leans on a strong ensemble — Chico Barney, João Kleber, Ana Paula Goulart Ribeiro — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2025.
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