The Beauties of Billings

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The Beauties of Billings

1987

1h 30m

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Overview

A travelogue through the remains of São Paulo failing 80s economy, including its in ruins film industry.

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12 members

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Almir Sater

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José Mojica Marins

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Mário Benvenutti

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Claudete Joubert

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Sílvia Gless

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Nilza Inês

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Ody Fraga

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Carlos Reichenbach

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Jairo Ferreira

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Inácio Araújo

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Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias

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Carlos Ribeiro

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