Dedé Mamata (1988)

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Dede (Guilherne Fontes) is a Brazilian teen who lives with his middle-class grandparents who are members of the local communist party. When his grandmother dies, his grandfather's health soon fades to the point where he can't speak or walk. The local party officials ask Dede to continue to family tradition and take over his grandfather's position of social authority, but when Dede is introduced to cocaine by his best friend Alpino (Marcos Palmeira), the attraction to drugs is more appealing to him than political activism.

Director: Rodolfo Brandão
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 97 min
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Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dedé Mamata about?
Dede (Guilherne Fontes) is a Brazilian teen who lives with his middle-class grandparents who are members of the local communist party. When his grandmother dies, his grandfather's health soon fades to the point where he can't speak or walk. The local party officials ask Dede to continue to family tradition and take over his grandfather's position of social authority, but when Dede is introduced to cocaine by his best friend Alpino (Marcos Palmeira), the attraction to drugs is more appealing to him than political activism.
Who directed Dedé Mamata?
Dedé Mamata was directed by Rodolfo Brandão.
Who stars in Dedé Mamata?
Dedé Mamata stars Guilherme Fontes, Malu Mader, Marcos Palmeira, Luiz Fernando Guimarães, Tonico Pereira, Thaís de Campos.
How long is Dedé Mamata?
Dedé Mamata has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Dedé Mamata?
Dedé Mamata is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was Dedé Mamata produced?
Dedé Mamata was produced in Brazil.