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Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed (2010): Cast

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Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed is a 2010 documentary directed by Zelito Viana, starring Augusto Boal and Chico Buarque. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.

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Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 2m (62 min)
Director
Zelito Viana
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed About?

The premise of Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed without spoilers.

The film follows playwright Augusto Boal as he develops his Theatre of the Oppressed, a practice aimed at turning participants into agents of change within repressive societies. Tracing Boal’s intellectual journey and Brazil’s social shifts from the 1960s to today, it shows how the method is used by groups in 77 countries, illustrating diverse confrontations between oppressor and oppressed on every scale.

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Cast & crew

Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed Cast

Augusto Boal leads the cast, with Chico Buarque. Directed by Zelito Viana.

From the director

More from Zelito Viana

More films directed by Zelito Viana: Bela Noite Para Voar, Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion, Avaete, Seed of Revenge and Morte e Vida Severina.

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Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed?

Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

When was Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed released?

Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed was released on March 4, 2010.

Who directed Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed?

Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed was directed by Zelito Viana.

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Who is in the cast of Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed?

Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed stars Augusto Boal and Chico Buarque.

Does Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed have a post-credit scene?

No. Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed in?

The original language of Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed is Portuguese.

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