Abry (2003)
At 84 years of age, Lúcia Rocha admitted herself to a hospital in São Paulo to undergo heart tests. Upon receiving the news about the risk to her life, Lúcia, laconic, tells the doctor: 'Then open it'. This is the second time she has undergone bypass surgery. From this gesture, the documentary Abry was born (with y, sign of the unconscious, according to the nomenclature invented by his son, Glauber Rocha). To relate her memories, she invites filmmaker Joel Pizzini, who offers his mini camera as an instrument to amplify Lúcia's imagination. Abry is a poetic dive into Lúcia Rocha's fabulous universe, reconstructing her trajectory in Brazilian cinema through sounds, images and characters with whom she lived closely.
Director: Paloma Rocha, Joel Pizzini
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
Release Date: March 20, 2003
Cast
- Lúcia Rocha - Self
- Pierre Verger - Self
- Glauber Rocha - Self (archive footage)
- Anecy Rocha - Self (archive footage)
- Ava Rocha - (voice)
- Jards Macalé - (voice)
- Raul Seixas - (voice)
- Naná Vasconcelos - (voice)
- Odete Lara - (voice)
- Hugo Carvana - (voice)
Screenplay
- Joel Pizzini (Screenplay)
Editing: Renata Terra
Production: Paloma Rocha Produções Artísticas e Cinematográficas Ltda., Polofilmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Abry about?
- At 84 years of age, Lúcia Rocha admitted herself to a hospital in São Paulo to undergo heart tests. Upon receiving the news about the risk to her life, Lúcia, laconic, tells the doctor: 'Then open it'. This is the second time she has undergone bypass surgery. From this gesture, the documentary Abry was born (with y, sign of the unconscious, according to the nomenclature invented by his son, Glauber Rocha). To relate her memories, she invites filmmaker Joel Pizzini, who offers his mini camera as an instrument to amplify Lúcia's imagination. Abry is a poetic dive into Lúcia Rocha's fabulous universe, reconstructing her trajectory in Brazilian cinema through sounds, images and characters with whom she lived closely.
- Who directed Abry?
- Abry was directed by Paloma Rocha, Joel Pizzini.
- Who stars in Abry?
- Abry stars Lúcia Rocha, Pierre Verger, Glauber Rocha, Anecy Rocha, Ava Rocha, Jards Macalé.
- How long is Abry?
- Abry has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
- What genre is Abry?
- Abry is a Documentary film.
- Where was Abry produced?
- Abry was produced in Brazil.