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Observar e Absorver

2016 · 71 min

A quiet, talky portrait that drifts along with one man's routines and reflections, rewarding patience with a slow, contemplative intimacy.

Directed by
José Marques de Carvalho Jr
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Eduardo Marinho
Overview
"I am extremely ambicious. I am ambicious in a way that no one else can see. Because money, confort, stability, luxury, is not enough for me, I want more. I want all I can take from this life". This Brazilian documentary chronicles the life of truck driver / artist Eduardo Marinho, following his daily routine, his lifestyle and his thoughts on life.

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Directed by
José Marques de Carvalho Jr
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Eduardo Marinho
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Tone
    Pacing
    slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • identity
    • freedom
    • work
    • ambition
    • class
    Places
    • road trip
    • countryside
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension1
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight5

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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    José Marques de Carvalho Jr
    Starring
    Eduardo Marinho
    Runtime
    71 min
    Country
    Brazil
    Languages
    Portuguese

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