Mulheres: Uma Outra História (1988)

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Filmed as Brazil was transitioning back into a democracy after over two decades of dictatorship, ‘Mulheres: uma outra história’ focuses on various aspects of women's participation in the Brazilian political scene and features interviews with some of the 23 women newly elected to the Constituent Assembly who managed to gain the approval of some of their proposals for the Brazilian Constitution which was being written at the time. The film features appearances from suffragist Carmen Portilho, who reminds viewers about the long history of struggle for women to earn the right to vote in the country, and Jandira Feghali and Benedita da Silva who would become some of the most influential political leaders in the country’s history.

Director: Eunice Gutman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Fernando Duarte, Carlos Azambuja
Editing: Inês Magalhães, Regina Veiga
Production: Cine Qua Non, FCB - Fundação do Cinema Brasileiro
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mulheres: Uma Outra História about?
Filmed as Brazil was transitioning back into a democracy after over two decades of dictatorship, ‘Mulheres: uma outra história’ focuses on various aspects of women's participation in the Brazilian political scene and features interviews with some of the 23 women newly elected to the Constituent Assembly who managed to gain the approval of some of their proposals for the Brazilian Constitution which was being written at the time. The film features appearances from suffragist Carmen Portilho, who reminds viewers about the long history of struggle for women to earn the right to vote in the country, and Jandira Feghali and Benedita da Silva who would become some of the most influential political leaders in the country’s history.
Who directed Mulheres: Uma Outra História?
Mulheres: Uma Outra História was directed by Eunice Gutman.
Who stars in Mulheres: Uma Outra História?
Mulheres: Uma Outra História stars Benedita da Silva, Bete Mendes, Jandira Feghali.
How long is Mulheres: Uma Outra História?
Mulheres: Uma Outra História has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
What genre is Mulheres: Uma Outra História?
Mulheres: Uma Outra História is a Documentary film.
Where was Mulheres: Uma Outra História produced?
Mulheres: Uma Outra História was produced in Brazil.