The Trial
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The Trial

May 17, 20182h 17m
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Synopsis

The impeachment and removal from office of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in 2016 was triggered by a corruption scandal involving, among others, her then vice-president Michel Temer. Director Maria Augusta Ramos follows the trial against Rousseff from the point of view of her defence team. This is a courtroom drama that unfolds slowly: the appearances of the various parties gradually turn the proceedings into something akin to theatre. Inside the courtroom, grand emotions are played to full effect whilst, on the other side of the doors, lobbyists and supporters pace the corridors. Meanwhile, outside, in front of Brasília’s modernist government buildings, demonstrators are chanting like a Greek chorus. Only the main character, Rousseff herself, remains professional and aloof.

Details

Release Date
May 17, 2018
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
Portuguese
Status
Released

Production

Companies

Nofoco Filmes Produções Cinematográficas
Conijn Film
Autentika Films
Canal Brasil
Vitrine Filmes

Countries

Brazil

Languages

Portuguese, French