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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 33m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes3
DirectorJuliana de Carvalho
WritersCarlos Haag
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsSão Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
About São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
The documentary shows the 450 years of the rich history of the city of Rio de Janeiro and its profound transformations, using archive images, 3D simulations and testimonials.
Directed by Juliana de Carvalho, São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro leans on a strong ensemble — Ruy Castro, Leilane Neubarth, Mary Del Priore — 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 2016.
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