Peões is a 2004 Brazilian documentary film directed by Eduardo Coutinho.

Peões
Directed byEduardo Coutinho
StarringMaria Socorro Morais Alves
José Alves Bezerra
Zacarias Feitosa de Morais
Production
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VideoFilmes
Release date
  • November 24, 2004 (2004-11-24)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryBrazil
LanguagePortuguese

Synopsis

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The documentary delves into the search for ABC region metallurgists from São Paulo who participated in the largest strikes of the 20th century. The movement changed the face of Brazilian trade unionism, provided the basis for the creation of the Workers Party (PT) and made emerge the figure of leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Awards

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2004: Brasília Film Festival

  1. Best Film (won)[1]
  2. Critics Award (Eduardo Coutinho) (won)

2005: Cinema Brazil Grand Prize

  1. Best Documentary (Nominee)[2]
  2. Best Director (Eduardo Coutinho) (Nominee)

2005: São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards

  1. Best Film (won)[3]

References

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  1. ^ TEREZA NOVAES (December 2, 2004). "Eduardo Coutinho vence Festival de Brasília" (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  2. ^ Francisco Russo (February 2, 2014). "Vida e obra de Eduardo Coutinho em 10 filmes" (in Portuguese). AdoroCinema. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  3. ^ ISABELLE MOREIRA LIMA (March 31, 2005). "APCA faz escolhas tradicionais para melhores de 2004" (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
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