Because We Were Born
Originally released in 2009. Because We Were Born is a documentary film. directed by Jean-Pierre Duret.
Synopsis
Cocada and Nego are two boys in their early teens living in a small town in Pernambouc, Brazil. Cocada and Nego are half-brothers who live with their mother, stepfather and eight other siblings in a ramshackle house where the children are often left to care for themselves as their parents work. Filmmakers Jean-Pierre Duret and Andréa Santana spent some time with Cocada and Nego, and Puisque nous sommes nés is a documentary that offers a look at their lives as they struggle with poverty and dream of a happier future.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Brazil
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Because We Were Born about?
Cocada and Nego are two boys in their early teens living in a small town in Pernambouc, Brazil. Cocada and Nego are half-brothers who live with their mother, stepfather and eight other siblings in ...
Who directed Because We Were Born?
Because We Were Born was directed by Jean-Pierre Duret.
How long is Because We Were Born?
Because We Were Born has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Because We Were Born released?
Because We Were Born was released on February 4, 2009 in theaters.