30/10 Augusto Boal: Theatre of the Oppressed
29 Sep, 2013
‘Congratulations Brazilian Embassy for keeping the Brazilian Cinema weekly! It’s fantastic iniciative!’
CINEMA 6.30pm Cineclub ‘AUGUSTO BOAL AND THE THEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED’
@ Embassy of Brazil (14-16 Cockspur St, SW1Y 5BL) 020 7747 4500
FREE
FILM SUMMARY
The film focuses on the life and work of radical Brazilianplaywright Augusto Boal (1931-2009) and maps the evolution of the Theatre of the Oppressed, which has spread to almost 80 countries since the 1970s. Augusto believed the performing arts can transform not only the individual but also society, and with the Theatre of the Oppressed he set out to achieve this by breaking down the barriers between actor and audience, encouraging the latter to express their ideas and desires, and to pursue collective liberation through political action. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Tereza Briggs-Novaes and Sergio Amigo.
2011 | 62 minutes | Documentary | Portuguese with English subtitles | Directed by Zelito Viana.
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2 Comments
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October 30, 2013
Oi sou de Portugal e estou a fazer um doutoramento sobre Augusto Boal e o TO como será que posso depois ter acesso ao filme era tão importante
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January 24, 2014
Ola Ana,
Desculpas nã ter visto sua msg antes.
Porém nós nao temos acesso e nao tivemos acesso direto ao filme. APenas promovemos o evento que estava acontecendo naquele momento.
Espero que continue nos acompnahando,
Grata,
EDITORA
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