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Raízes do Brasil (2004): Cast

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Raízes do Brasil is a 2004 documentary directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos, starring Chico Buarque, Carlinhos Brown and Sílvia Buarque. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes.

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Raízes do Brasil (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 23m (143 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Raízes do Brasil About?

The premise of Raízes do Brasil without spoilers.

A two‑part documentary examines the life and thought of Brazilian writer, journalist and sociologist Sérgio Buarque de Holanda. The first segment shows his everyday routine with family and friends; the second places him in his era, covering his reactions to Nazism, the Vargas dictatorship and the rise of Brazil’s modernist movement.

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Cast & crew

Raízes do Brasil Cast

Chico Buarque leads the cast, with Carlinhos Brown and Sílvia Buarque. Directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Nelson Pereira dos Santos

More films directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos: Music According to Tom Jobim, Brasília 18%, Meu Compadre, Zé Ketti and The Third Bank of the River.

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Raízes do Brasil Also Known As

Also known as “Raízes do Brasil: Uma Cinebiografia de Sérgio Buarque de Hollanda”.

Also known as
  • Raízes do Brasil: Uma Cinebiografia de Sérgio Buarque de Hollanda

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Raízes do Brasil FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Raízes do Brasil, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Raízes do Brasil?

Raízes do Brasil runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

When was Raízes do Brasil released?

Raízes do Brasil was released on March 19, 2004.

Who directed Raízes do Brasil?

Raízes do Brasil was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.

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Who is in the cast of Raízes do Brasil?

Raízes do Brasil stars Chico Buarque, Carlinhos Brown and Sílvia Buarque, among 7 credited actors.

Does Raízes do Brasil have a post-credit scene?

No. Raízes do Brasil has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Raízes do Brasil in?

The original language of Raízes do Brasil is Portuguese.

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