Only Ten Percent Is a Lie (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film
Released in 2008, Only Ten Percent Is a Lie is a documentary film directed by Pedro Cezar, running about 82 minutes. “The oficial desbiography of Manoel de Barros” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life and literature of Mato Grosso do Sul poet Manoel de Barros. Alternating sequences of interviews with the poet, verses from his poetry, and statements of connoisseurs of his literature, the film portrays a revealing panel of the author's language. Manoel de Barros, age 91, with some 20 books published, lives in Campo Grande. Acknowledged, the winner of several literary prizes, he is the Brazilian writer who accounts for the greatest sale in poetry in Brazil.
Who’s in it. Only Ten Percent Is a Lie stars Manoel de Barros as Himself, Paulo Giannini, Joel Pizzini and Bianca Ramoneda.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only Ten Percent Is a Lie page.
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- Where can I watch Only Ten Percent Is a Lie (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Only Ten Percent Is a Lie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Only Ten Percent Is a Lie?
- Only Ten Percent Is a Lie stars Manoel de Barros, Paulo Giannini, Joel Pizzini and Bianca Ramoneda.
- When was Only Ten Percent Is a Lie released?
- Only Ten Percent Is a Lie was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.