Warrior of Light (2001)
A feature-length documentary on Yvonne Bezerra de Mello, award-winning artist and human-rights activist who has gained international recognition for her work with street children in Rio. The film recounts how a woman turned her back on a wealthy lifestyle, driven into action by the execution of 8 streetkids by military police in 1993. In subsequent years Yvonne's struggle to better the lives of endangered and abandoned children has led her to found "Projeto Uere" ("Children of Light") a radical project committed to protection and education of kids who live in the streets and slums of Rio which has brought her into conflict with Brazil's wealthy elite.
Director: Monika Treut
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: September 13, 2001
Cast
- Yvonne Bezerra de Mello - Herself
- Álvaro Bezerra de Mello - Himself
Screenplay
Cinematography: Elfi Mikesch
Editing: Andrew Bird
Production: Hyena Films
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Português
Original Language: de
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Monika Treut
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warrior of Light about?
- A feature-length documentary on Yvonne Bezerra de Mello, award-winning artist and human-rights activist who has gained international recognition for her work with street children in Rio. The film recounts how a woman turned her back on a wealthy lifestyle, driven into action by the execution of 8 streetkids by military police in 1993. In subsequent years Yvonne's struggle to better the lives of endangered and abandoned children has led her to found "Projeto Uere" ("Children of Light") a radical project committed to protection and education of kids who live in the streets and slums of Rio which has brought her into conflict with Brazil's wealthy elite.
- Who directed Warrior of Light?
- Warrior of Light was directed by Monika Treut.
- Who stars in Warrior of Light?
- Warrior of Light stars Yvonne Bezerra de Mello, Álvaro Bezerra de Mello.
- How long is Warrior of Light?
- Warrior of Light has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Warrior of Light?
- Warrior of Light is a Documentary film.
- Where was Warrior of Light produced?
- Warrior of Light was produced in Germany.