Only Ten Percent Is a Lie
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.
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Only Ten Percent Is a Lie
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 28, 2010
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
83%
Original Title
Só Dez por Cento é Mentira
Production Companies
Downtown Filmes
Director
Pedro Cezar
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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