Movie

About Cinema

★ 8.2(6)20151h 51m

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Director: Walter Carvalho
Release date: 2015-09-15
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: Brazil
Studio: República Pureza Filmes

About About Cinema

About Cinema is a 2015 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Walter Carvalho, starring Béla Tarr, Ruy Guerra and Júlio Bressane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch About Cinema in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An abandoned tumbledown theater in the outback of Paraíba state is the initial setting of a film about cinema, which explores the testimonials of the novelist and playwright Ariano Suassuna and other filmmakers such as Ruy Guerra, Julio Bressane, Ken Loach, Andrzej Wajda, Karim Ainouz, José Padilha, Hector Babenco, Vilmos Zsigmond, Béla Tarr, Gus Van Sant and Jia Zhangke. They all respond to two basic questions: why do they make movies and why do they serve the seventh art. The filmmakers share their thoughts about time, narrative, rhythm, light, movement, the meaning of tragedy, the audience‘s desires and the boundaries with other forms of art.

Cast

Béla Tarr

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Ruy Guerra

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Júlio Bressane

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Lucrecia Martel

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José Padilha

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Benedek Fliegauf

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Jia Zhangke

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Gus Van Sant

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Ken Loach

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Ariano Suassuna

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Karim Aïnouz

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Andrzej Wajda

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch About Cinema in United States?+

About Cinema is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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How long is About Cinema?+

About Cinema has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in About Cinema?+

About Cinema stars Béla Tarr, Ruy Guerra, Júlio Bressane, Lucrecia Martel and José Padilha.

When did About Cinema come out?+

About Cinema is a 2015 movie directed by Walter Carvalho.

What genre is About Cinema?+

About Cinema is Documentary film.

Who directed About Cinema?+

About Cinema was directed by Walter Carvalho.