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Only Ten Percent Is a Lie (2008)

Original title: Só Dez por Cento é Mentira

2008-01-01 · 1h 22m · PT
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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.

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Pedro CezarDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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Manoel de BarrosManoel de BarrosHimselfPaulo GianniniPaulo GianniniJoel PizziniJoel PizziniBianca RamonedaBianca Ramoneda

Keywords

PoemPoetry recitation

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What is Only Ten Percent Is a Lie 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.

How long is Only Ten Percent Is a Lie?

Only Ten Percent Is a Lie has a runtime of 82 minutes.