Memórias do Medo (1981)

Memórias do Medo (1981) poster

With Brasilia as a setting, the film tries to recreate the political environment in Brazil when civilians were able to found new political parties, after 10 years of strict military rules. In the midst of a nationwide crisis, a group of politicians found an opposition party to the military regime, triggering violent denunciation against multinationals operating in the country. The explorer of the Seesaw deposit, United Mining, an American multinational that is being accused of several irregularities, sees in the internal struggle that divides the opposition party its only chance to silence the nationalist campaign that denounces it. Thus, a game is developed that ends up leading the characters to a tragic plot of corruption and fear.

Director: Alberto Graça
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Antonio Luiz Mendes
Editing: Gilberto Santeiro
Production: Zoom Cinematográfica
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Alberto Graça
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memórias do Medo about?
With Brasilia as a setting, the film tries to recreate the political environment in Brazil when civilians were able to found new political parties, after 10 years of strict military rules. In the midst of a nationwide crisis, a group of politicians found an opposition party to the military regime, triggering violent denunciation against multinationals operating in the country. The explorer of the Seesaw deposit, United Mining, an American multinational that is being accused of several irregularities, sees in the internal struggle that divides the opposition party its only chance to silence the nationalist campaign that denounces it. Thus, a game is developed that ends up leading the characters to a tragic plot of corruption and fear.
Who directed Memórias do Medo?
Memórias do Medo was directed by Alberto Graça.
Who stars in Memórias do Medo?
Memórias do Medo stars Xuxa Lopes, Cláudio Marzo, Walmor Chagas, Renato Coutinho, Marcos Fayad, Rogério Fróes.
How long is Memórias do Medo?
Memórias do Medo has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Memórias do Medo?
Memórias do Medo is a Drama film.
Where was Memórias do Medo produced?
Memórias do Medo was produced in Brazil.