Praxis (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2012, Praxis is a documentary film directed by Bruno Moraes Cabral, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Year after year, Portuguese students, from North and South alike, subject themselves to initiation rites when they start university. Hazings, organized by older students, include several challenges and ceremonies, which take place throughout the whole of the first year, day and night, and sometimes interfere with classes. Based upon ancient traditions and following a rigid hierarchy, hazings have thrived once again in the last decade. Despite protests, they gather more and more supporters, thrilled with its explicit sexual language, power games and levels of humiliation.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Praxis has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Praxis page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Praxis (2012)?
- In US, Praxis is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Praxis worth watching?
- Praxis holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Praxis released?
- Praxis was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.