Francisco Brennand (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2012, Francisco Brennand is a history and documentary film directed by Mariana Brennand Fortes, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. Francisco Brennand is an eighty-five year odl, painter, sculptor and ceramist from Brazil. He lives and works isolated in an open-air museum set in an old ceramic roofing tile factory that belonged to his father. Based on his diaries, written over the past 60 years, the film narrates the artist's journey from the moment he moved into the factory until today.

Who’s in it. Francisco Brennand stars Hermila Guedes as Narrator and Francisco Brennand as Ele mesmo.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Francisco Brennand 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 Francisco Brennand page.

If you liked it. Fans of Francisco Brennand tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Francisco Brennand (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Francisco Brennand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Francisco Brennand worth watching?
Francisco Brennand holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Francisco Brennand?
Francisco Brennand stars Hermila Guedes and Francisco Brennand.
When was Francisco Brennand released?
Francisco Brennand was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.