Brazilian comedians weaponized punchlines against a military dictatorship — and somehow got away with it.
Even with all the brutality in the Brazilian dictatorial period, many artists presented themselves as a resistance, using their talent and creativity as a way to trick the censorship.
Direction
Three directors weave archival gold into cohesive rebellion.
Production
Incredible access to censored TV clips thought destroyed.
Director
Cláudio Manoel
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Brazil's 1964-1985 dictatorship destroyed countless tapes, making this documentary's survival footage archaeologically precious.
Many interviewed comedians still can't agree if they were brave or just lucky — the film lets that tension breathe.
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