Political Bodies (2022)
At a time when the far right is ascending to power around the world, the 2020 Brazilian municipal elections saw a surprising and unprecedented record of LGBT candidates. This film follows four young queer politicians during their electoral campaigns and reveals their struggle to affirm their rights to exist and be heard.
Director: Pedro Henrique França
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 20, 2022
Cast
- Andréa Bak - Self
- William De Lucca - Self
- Erika Hilton - Self
- Monica Benicio - Self
- Renan Quinalha - Self
- Pérola Rosana de Lucca - Self
- Ângela Maria Benicio - Self
- Rosemeire de Jesus Santos - Self
- Renata Carvalho - Self
- Mel - Self
Screenplay
- Pedro Henrique França (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Dudu Mafra
Editing: Bem Medeiros
Production: Representa, Pigossi Produções Artísticas
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Budget: $25,000
Original Language: pt
Themes
LGBT Rights and Struggle for Pride
Keywords
political activism, female politician, lgbt activist, transgender rights, brazilian politics, lgbt rights
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Political Bodies about?
- At a time when the far right is ascending to power around the world, the 2020 Brazilian municipal elections saw a surprising and unprecedented record of LGBT candidates. This film follows four young queer politicians during their electoral campaigns and reveals their struggle to affirm their rights to exist and be heard.
- Who directed Political Bodies?
- Political Bodies was directed by Pedro Henrique França.
- Who stars in Political Bodies?
- Political Bodies stars Andréa Bak, William De Lucca, Erika Hilton, Monica Benicio, Renan Quinalha, Pérola Rosana de Lucca.
- How long is Political Bodies?
- Political Bodies has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Political Bodies?
- Political Bodies is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Political Bodies?
- Political Bodies had a budget of $25,000.
- Where was Political Bodies produced?
- Political Bodies was produced in Brazil.
- What are the themes of Political Bodies?
- The themes of Political Bodies include: LGBT Rights and Struggle for Pride.