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Brazil with Michael Palin

2012 · 1 season

A genial host wanders a vast, vibrant country, meeting people and soaking in culture with curiosity and light humour.

Created by: Francis Hanly, John-Paul Davidson
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Michael Palin

Overview: Brazil with Michael Palin is a travel documentary series by Michael Palin consisting of four episodes. Palin, had never been to Brazil which, in the 21st century, has become a global player with a booming economy bringing massive social changes to this once-sleeping giant which, as the fifth largest country, is as big as some continents.

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Created by: Francis Hanly, John-Paul Davidson
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Michael Palin

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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: exploration
class
identity
nature
work
Places: big city
countryside
wilderness
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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Humour	3
Realism	9
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Tension	1
Darkness	1
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	2

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Genres: documentary
Created by: Francis Hanly, John-Paul Davidson
Written by: Michael Palin
Starring: Michael Palin
Length: 1 seasons, 4 episodes, 60 min each
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom, Brazil
Languages: English

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