The Staple of News (2014)

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Written in 1625 by the British playwright Ben Jonson, the play “The Staple of News” provides a historic root for this discussion about the role of the press in modern day Brazil. Journalists of several generations discuss the dilemmas of the selection and focus of their subjects, the resistance of the media in accepting itself as a political agent, the inevitability of interpretation as there are no hard facts in nature, and above all the search for an always complex balance between credibility and the public’s growing demand for news.

Director: Jorge Furtado
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Leo Henkin
Cinematography: Jacob Solitrenick, Alex Sernambi
Editing: Giba Assis Brasil
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Jorge Furtado
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Staple of News about?
Written in 1625 by the British playwright Ben Jonson, the play “The Staple of News” provides a historic root for this discussion about the role of the press in modern day Brazil. Journalists of several generations discuss the dilemmas of the selection and focus of their subjects, the resistance of the media in accepting itself as a political agent, the inevitability of interpretation as there are no hard facts in nature, and above all the search for an always complex balance between credibility and the public’s growing demand for news.
Who directed The Staple of News?
The Staple of News was directed by Jorge Furtado.
Who stars in The Staple of News?
The Staple of News stars Elisa Volpatto, Ursula Collischonn, Janaína Kremer, Mirna Spritzer, Irene Brietzke, Antônio Carlos Falcão.
How long is The Staple of News?
The Staple of News has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Staple of News?
The Staple of News is a Documentary film.
Where was The Staple of News produced?
The Staple of News was produced in Brazil.