About Cinema
Originally released in 2015. About Cinema is a documentary film. directed by Walter Carvalho.
Starring Béla Tarr, Ruy Guerra, and Júlio Bressane
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (6 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- República Pureza Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is About Cinema about?
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 ot...
Who directed About Cinema?
About Cinema was directed by Walter Carvalho.
How long is About Cinema?
About Cinema has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was About Cinema released?
About Cinema was released on September 15, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in About Cinema?
The main cast of About Cinema includes Béla Tarr, Ruy Guerra, Júlio Bressane, Lucrecia Martel, José Padilha.