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Only Ten Percent Is a Lie
“The oficial desbiography of Manoel de Barros”
8.4 / 10• 2010• 1h 22m•NR• Portuguese
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Manoel de Barros
Himself
LeadPG
Paulo Giannini
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Joel Pizzini
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BR
Bianca Ramoneda
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What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Pedro Cezar's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Only Ten Percent Is a Lie is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
