Beyond Citizen Kane
Originally released in 1993. Beyond Citizen Kane is a documentary film. directed by Simon Hartog.
Starring Leonel Brizola, Chico Buarque, and Walter Clark
Synopsis
Beyond Citizen Kane (1993) is a British documentary film directed by Simon Hartog, produced by John Ellis, and broadcast on Channel 4. It details the dominant position of the Rede Globo media group in the Brazilian society, discussing the group's influence, power, and political connections. Globo's president and founder Roberto Marinho came in for particular criticism, being compared with fictional newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane, created by Orson Welles for the 1941 film Citizen Kane. According to the documentary, Marinho's media group engages in the same Kane wholesale manipulation of news to influence the public opinion.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Large Door Ltd.
- Channel 4 Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beyond Citizen Kane about?
Beyond Citizen Kane (1993) is a British documentary film directed by Simon Hartog, produced by John Ellis, and broadcast on Channel 4. It details the dominant position of the Rede Globo media grou...
Who directed Beyond Citizen Kane?
Beyond Citizen Kane was directed by Simon Hartog.
How long is Beyond Citizen Kane?
Beyond Citizen Kane has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Beyond Citizen Kane released?
Beyond Citizen Kane was released on September 1, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beyond Citizen Kane?
The main cast of Beyond Citizen Kane includes Leonel Brizola, Chico Buarque, Walter Clark, Dias Gomes, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.