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The Trial

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7.6/10 • 35

2018-05-172h 17m

Documentary

The impeachment and removal from office of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in 2016 was triggered by a corruption scandal involving, among others, her then vice-president Michel Temer. Director Maria Augusta Ramos follows the trial against Rousseff from the point of view of her defence team. This is a courtroom drama that unfolds slowly: the appearances of the various parties gradually turn the proceedings into something akin to theatre. Inside the courtroom, grand emotions are played to full effect whilst, on the other side of the doors, lobbyists and supporters pace the corridors. Meanwhile, outside, in front of Brasília’s modernist government buildings, demonstrators are chanting like a Greek chorus. Only the main character, Rousseff herself, remains professional and aloof.

Directors
Maria Ramos
Writters
Maria Ramos
Editors
Karen Akerman

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  1. Dilma Rousseff

    Dilma Rousseff

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  2. Gleisi Hoffmann

    Gleisi Hoffmann

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  3. Lindbergh Farias

    Lindbergh Farias

    Self

  4. Janaína Paschoal

    Janaína Paschoal

    Self

  5. José Eduardo Cardozo

    José Eduardo Cardozo

    Self

  6. Eduardo Cunha

    Eduardo Cunha

    Self

  7. Roberto Requião

    Roberto Requião

    Self

  8. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

    Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

    Self

  9. Jean Wyllys

    Jean Wyllys

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
Portuguese
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
politicstrialwoman directorcoupeimpeachment