Memória para Uso Diário
Originally released in 2007. Memória para Uso Diário is a documentary film. directed by Beth Formaggini. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Ivanilda seeks evidence to prove that her husband, who has disappeared since 1975, was arrested by the Brazilian government. Romildo searches for his brother's body in a cemetery in the suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Mothers cry for their children, murdered by the police in the slums. They belong to the group "Tortura Nunca Mais", which, interacting between a traumatic memory and oblivion, brings up the memory of recent events. They also reveal the selectivity of official history and build a political memory. They think of the past so that they can free the future from the ghosts they still chase in the present.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memória para Uso Diário about?
Ivanilda seeks evidence to prove that her husband, who has disappeared since 1975, was arrested by the Brazilian government. Romildo searches for his brother's body in a cemetery in the suburb of R...
Who directed Memória para Uso Diário?
Memória para Uso Diário was directed by Beth Formaggini.
How long is Memória para Uso Diário?
Memória para Uso Diário has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Memória para Uso Diário released?
Memória para Uso Diário was released on December 12, 2007 in theaters.