Open Skies (1985)
When Brazil finally came out from its dictatorship period, Tancredo Neves, the first civilian president after 20 years of military rule, got ill with a strange infection and finally died on 21 April 1985 before taking office. Knowing political stability could get compromised, before dying, he tried to look healthy, and the press also helped with the farce. The documentary is about his slow public agony and death.
Director: João Batista de Andrade
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: January 1, 1985
Cast
- Tancredo Neves - Himself (archive footage)
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: João Batista de Andrade
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Open Skies about?
- When Brazil finally came out from its dictatorship period, Tancredo Neves, the first civilian president after 20 years of military rule, got ill with a strange infection and finally died on 21 April 1985 before taking office. Knowing political stability could get compromised, before dying, he tried to look healthy, and the press also helped with the farce. The documentary is about his slow public agony and death.
- Who directed Open Skies?
- Open Skies was directed by João Batista de Andrade.
- Who stars in Open Skies?
- Open Skies stars Tancredo Neves.
- How long is Open Skies?
- Open Skies has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Open Skies?
- Open Skies is a Documentary film.
- Where was Open Skies produced?
- Open Skies was produced in Brazil.