The Trial (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2018, The Trial is a documentary film directed by Maria Augusta Ramos, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. The impeachment and removal from office of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in 2016 was triggered by a corruption scandal involving, among others, her then vice-president Michel Temer. Director Maria Augusta Ramos follows the trial against Rousseff from the point of view of her defence team. This is a courtroom drama that unfolds slowly: the appearances of the various parties gradually turn the proceedings into something akin to theatre. Inside the courtroom, grand emotions are played to full effect whilst, on the other side of the doors, lobbyists and supporters pace the corridors. Meanwhile, outside, in front of Brasília’s modernist government buildings, demonstrators are chanting like a Greek chorus. Only the main character, Rousseff herself, remains professional and aloof.
Who’s in it. The Trial stars Dilma Rousseff as Self, Gleisi Hoffmann as Self, Lindbergh Farias as Self and Janaína Paschoal as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Trial has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trial page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trial (2018)?
- In US, The Trial is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Trial worth watching?
- The Trial holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Trial?
- The Trial stars Dilma Rousseff, Gleisi Hoffmann, Lindbergh Farias, Janaína Paschoal and José Eduardo Cardozo.
- When was The Trial released?
- The Trial was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.