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Laughter of Others

2012 · 52 min

Talking heads debate where jokes cross into offence, leaving you weighing your own laughter against its cost.

Tagline: There are limits to jokes?
Overview: There are limits to jokes? What is the politically incorrect humor? A joke has the power to offend? It is these issues that 'Laughter of Others' discusses interviewing personalities such as comedians Danilo Gentili and Rafinha Bastos, cartoonist Laerte and Congressman Jean Wyllys, among others. The documentary delves into the world of Stand Up Comedy to discuss the fine line between comedy and offense, between legal and what creates endless lawsuits.

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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
morality
freedom
identity
politics
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex mild

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Humour	6
Realism	9
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Tension	4
Darkness	4
Complexity	6
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Genres: documentary
Directed by: Pedro Arantes
Written by: Pedro Arantes
Starring: Danilo Gentili, Laerte Coutinho, Lola Aranovich, Marianna Armellini, Rafinha Bastos, Arnaldo Branco, Fernando Caruso, Emerson Ceará
Runtime: 52 min
Country: Brazil
Languages: Portuguese

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