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With the Whole Ocean to Swim (1997): Cast

With the Whole Ocean to Swim (1997) movie poster

With the Whole Ocean to Swim is a 1997 documentary directed by Karen Harley, starring José Leonilson. It runs 20 minutes.

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With the Whole Ocean to Swim (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
20 min
Director
Karen Harley
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is With the Whole Ocean to Swim About?

The premise of With the Whole Ocean to Swim without spoilers.

It traces the life and oeuvre of José Leonilson, a leading Brazilian artist of the 1980s who succumbed to AIDS at 36 in 1993. The film immerses viewers in his poetic, intimate world by juxtaposing his vibrant artwork with excerpts from a personal diary kept from 1990‑1993, in which he reflects on art, sexuality, memory and poetry.

With the Whole Ocean to Swim Themes & Keywords

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  • title directed by female
  • artist
  • human immunodeficiency virus positive
  • gay interest
  • brazil
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Cast & crew

With the Whole Ocean to Swim Cast

José Leonilson stars in With the Whole Ocean to Swim. Directed by Karen Harley.

From the director

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One more film directed by Karen Harley: Waste Land.

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With the Whole Ocean to Swim FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of With the Whole Ocean to Swim, each answered in a sentence.

How long is With the Whole Ocean to Swim?

With the Whole Ocean to Swim runs 20 minutes.

When was With the Whole Ocean to Swim released?

With the Whole Ocean to Swim was released on November 9, 1997.

Who directed With the Whole Ocean to Swim?

With the Whole Ocean to Swim was directed by Karen Harley.

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Who is in the cast of With the Whole Ocean to Swim?

With the Whole Ocean to Swim stars José Leonilson.

Does With the Whole Ocean to Swim have a post-credit scene?

No. With the Whole Ocean to Swim has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is With the Whole Ocean to Swim in?

The original language of With the Whole Ocean to Swim is Portuguese.

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