Torre das Donzelas
Originally released in 2018. Torre das Donzelas is a documentary film. directed by Susanna Lira.
Starring Dilma Rousseff, Guida Amaral, and Dulce Maia
Synopsis
Documents former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's visit to the the women's alley of Tiradentes Jail in the city of São Paulo, also known as "Torre das Donzelas" ("Damsels' Tower"). Alongside other women, Dilma was kept as prisoner in there during the 1970s, when Brazil was under a reign of terror during its military dictatorship years. They all meet again 45 years later to break the silence and the fear of speaking out the horrors they lived under a ruthless dictatorship.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torre das Donzelas about?
Documents former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's visit to the the women's alley of Tiradentes Jail in the city of São Paulo, also known as "Torre das Donzelas" ("Damsels' Tower"). Alongside o...
Who directed Torre das Donzelas?
Torre das Donzelas was directed by Susanna Lira.
How long is Torre das Donzelas?
Torre das Donzelas has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Torre das Donzelas released?
Torre das Donzelas was released on September 3, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Torre das Donzelas?
The main cast of Torre das Donzelas includes Dilma Rousseff, Guida Amaral, Dulce Maia, Ana Bursztyn-Miranda, Maria Aparecida Costa.