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🎬 Title: Breaking Myths / Quebrando Mitos: A Frágil e Catástrofica Masculinidade de Bolsonaro

Story: “Breaking Myths” seeks to shed light on the unstable and destructive notions of masculinity represented by Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s current president, often likened to Donald Trump due to his radical far-right views. With elections approaching this October for his second term, the documentary is presented through the perspective of acclaimed Brazilian filmmaker and LGBTQ advocate Fernando Grostein Andrade, known for his work on “Abe” at Sundance 2019. He wrote, directed, and produced this film in collaboration with Fernando Siqueira as part of his new production venture, FilmSoul Studios, based in California.

⭐ Rating: 7.9 (4 votes)

📅 Release date: September 13, 2022

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes

🎭 Genres: Documentary

🎬 Directors: Fernando Grostein Andrade, Fernando Siqueira

✍️ Writers: Fernando Grostein Andrade, Ligia Mesquita, Joaquim Salles, Gabriel di Millo

🌍 Countries: United States

🏢 Production Companies: Stone Village Films, FilmSoul

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👥 Cast: Jair Bolsonaro (Self, archival footage), Fernando Grostein Andrade (Self), Marta Dora Grostein (Self, archival footage), Fernando Henrique Cardoso (Self), Pedro Bial (Self, archival footage), Gilberto Gil (Self, archival footage), Carol Pires (Self), João Evangelista (Self), Carlos Alberto Santo Cruz (Self), Waldir Ferraz (Self)

Editor’s note: In summary, “Breaking Myths” (2022) is a thoughtful documentary that emphasizes tone over visual extravagance. Under the skilled direction of Fernando Grostein Andrade, the film maintains a consistent pace and a strong sense of environment. It features authentic performances from Jair Bolsonaro, Fernando Grostein Andrade, and Marta Dora Grostein, offering a grounded perspective. With a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes, the film effectively conveys its message. While it has some imperfections, its strengths significantly outweigh any flaws. If the subject resonates with you, it deserves a spot on your watchlist.

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