Torre das Donzelas (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2018, Torre das Donzelas is a documentary film directed by Susanna Lira, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Documents former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's visit to the the women's alley of Tiradentes Jail in the city of São Paulo, also known as "Torre das Donzelas" ("Damsels' Tower"). Alongside other women, Dilma was kept as prisoner in there during the 1970s, when Brazil was under a reign of terror during its military dictatorship years. They all meet again 45 years later to break the silence and the fear of speaking out the horrors they lived under a ruthless dictatorship.
Who’s in it. Torre das Donzelas stars Dilma Rousseff as Herself, Guida Amaral as Herself and Dulce Maia as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Torre das Donzelas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Torre das Donzelas page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Torre das Donzelas (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Torre das Donzelas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Torre das Donzelas worth watching?
- Torre das Donzelas holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Torre das Donzelas?
- Torre das Donzelas stars Dilma Rousseff, Guida Amaral and Dulce Maia.