Only Ten Percent Is a Lie (2010)
The oficial desbiography of Manoel de Barros
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.
Director: Pedro Cezar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: January 28, 2010
Cast
Screenplay
Production: Downtown Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
poem, poetry recitation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Only Ten Percent Is a Lie about?
- 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.
- Who directed Only Ten Percent Is a Lie?
- Only Ten Percent Is a Lie was directed by Pedro Cezar.
- Who stars in Only Ten Percent Is a Lie?
- Only Ten Percent Is a Lie stars Manoel de Barros, Paulo Giannini, Joel Pizzini, Bianca Ramoneda.
- How long is Only Ten Percent Is a Lie?
- Only Ten Percent Is a Lie has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Only Ten Percent Is a Lie?
- Only Ten Percent Is a Lie is a Documentary film.
- Where was Only Ten Percent Is a Lie produced?
- Only Ten Percent Is a Lie was produced in Brazil.