The Sign of Chaos
Sep 25 2003
•1h 20m
•Drama
A customs agent, Dr. Amnésio, examines some reels of film, a documentary Orson Welles made about Brazil, and tries to confiscate the material. Then, a party in which repression agents celebrate their victory against freedom and creativity.
Cast
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Otávio Terceiro
Dr. Amnésio
Sálvio do Prado
Edgar Morel
Helena Ignez
Guida
Guará Rodrigues
Capanga
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