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Release Year2020
Runtime1h 10m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorCristiano Burlan
WritersCristiano Burlan
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsEnsaio Sobre o Fracasso
About Ensaio Sobre o Fracasso
A projectionist at a porn cinema in downtown São Paulo, makes his first film in Super8, an essay about the failure of a lifetime. The scenes from the films you watched intersect with the new images they capture, fiction and reality blending together, weaving a bridge between the past and the present.
Directed by Cristiano Burlan, Ensaio Sobre o Fracasso leans on a strong ensemble — André Gatti, Maíra de Aviz, Helena Ignez — 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 drama titles of 2020.
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