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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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
82 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
82 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 28, 2010
Season
2010
Average Score
84%
Mean Score
84%
Ratings
4
Popularity
4
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Downtown Filmes
Genres
Documentary
Country
BR
English
Only Ten Percent Is a Lie

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poem50%poetry recitation50%

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.

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Japanese

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Staff

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