Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed (2010)
The movie "Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed" shows the path of the dramaturgo Augusto Boal at the creation of a theatre that has as objective to transform those who participate it in a spiral of changes, in an oppressing society. Along the trajectory we see Boal's intellectual search and the transformations of the Brazilian society, from the 60s to nowadays. The spectator will meet the numerous uses of the Theatre of the Oppressed around the world (there are groups in 77 countries) and how they manifest in different situations, characterized by the relation between the oppressor and the oppressed, from the biggest to the smallest powers.
Director: Zelito Viana
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: March 4, 2010
Cast
- Augusto Boal - Self
- Bárbara Santos - Self
- Julian Boal - Self
- Aderbal Freire Filho - Self
- Ferreira Gullar - Self
- Chico Buarque - Self
- Edu Lobo - Self
- Alvim Cossa - Self
- Sanjoy Ganguly - Self
- Helen Sarapeck - Self
Music: Francis Hime
Editing: Aruanã Cavalleiro
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Zelito Viana
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed about?
- The movie "Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed" shows the path of the dramaturgo Augusto Boal at the creation of a theatre that has as objective to transform those who participate it in a spiral of changes, in an oppressing society. Along the trajectory we see Boal's intellectual search and the transformations of the Brazilian society, from the 60s to nowadays. The spectator will meet the numerous uses of the Theatre of the Oppressed around the world (there are groups in 77 countries) and how they manifest in different situations, characterized by the relation between the oppressor and the oppressed, from the biggest to the smallest powers.
- Who directed Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed?
- Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed was directed by Zelito Viana.
- Who stars in Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed?
- Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed stars Augusto Boal, Bárbara Santos, Julian Boal, Aderbal Freire Filho, Ferreira Gullar, Chico Buarque.
- How long is Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed?
- Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed?
- Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed is a Documentary film.
- Where was Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed produced?
- Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed was produced in Brazil.