

The oficial desbiography of Manoel de Barros
Only Ten Percent Is a Lie
Overview
The life and literature of Mato Grosso do Sul poet Manoel de Barros. Alternating sequences of interviews with the poet, verses from his poetry, and statements of connoisseurs of his literature, the film portrays a revealing panel of the author's language. Manoel de Barros, age 91, with some 20 books published, lives in Campo Grande. Acknowledged, the winner of several literary prizes, he is the Brazilian writer who accounts for the greatest sale in poetry in Brazil.
Director
Pedro Cezar
Status
Released
Language
Portuguese
Top Cast

Manoel de Barros
Himself
Paulo Giannini

Joel Pizzini
Bianca Ramoneda
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