CinemaOSMovie · 2010 · 1h 22m

Only Ten Percent Is a Lie

The oficial desbiography of Manoel de Barros

87%(5)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byPedro Cezar

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
PT
Released
January 28, 2010
Studios
Downtown Filmes

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Manoel de Barros

Manoel de Barros

Himself

Paulo Giannini

Joel Pizzini

Joel Pizzini

Bianca Ramoneda

Creative team
Directed by
Pedro Cezar
Written by
Pedro Cezar

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