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Welles' Language

Welles' Language

1990 16mDocumentary

Orson Welles acted in Brazilian culture and music by deeply researching Brazil's historical geology, consciously completing a legendary cultural mission. Although being turned down by Hollywood producers, he developed a triumphantly accomplished mission in the language domain - three friends of Welles' testified his love for cinema, his passion for Brazilian music and people and his obstinate endurance against formidable pressures coming from inside and outside Hollywood regarding his unfinished "It's All True".

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Orson Welles acted in Brazilian culture and music by deeply researching Brazil's historical geology, consciously completing a legendary cultural mission. Although being turned down by Hollywood producers, he developed a triumphantly accomplished mission in the language domain - three friends of Welles' testified his love for cinema, his passion for Brazilian music and people and his obstinate endurance against formidable pressures coming from inside and outside Hollywood regarding his unfinished "It's All True".

The vibe

short film

Behind it

Rogério SganzerlaRogério SganzerlaDirectorJosé A. MauroJosé A. MauroCinematography

Cast

John HustonJohn HustonSelf
Edmar Morel Self
Grande OteloGrande OteloNarrator
Orson WellesOrson WellesSelf (archive footage)
Walt DisneyWalt Disneyself (archive footage)
Rogério SganzerlaRogério SganzerlaSelf
Getúlio VargasGetúlio VargasSelf (archive footage)

Director

Rogério Sganzerla

Release date

1 Jan 1990

Runtime

16m

Studio

Mercúrio Produções

Language

English, Portuguese

Country

Brazil

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