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Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico”

2024 · 88 min

A warm, talky portrait that ambles through a creative life, more affectionate conversation than drama.

Directed by
Victor Vasconcellos
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Armando Costa, Ana Maria Wendell, Antonio Carlos da Fontoura
Overview
Armando Costa was one of Brazil's most successful authors, both in terms of audience and critical acclaim, responsible for shows like "A Grande Família" and "Malu Mulher." Despite this, he didn't care about fame or signing his works.

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Directed by
Victor Vasconcellos
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Armando Costa, Ana Maria Wendell, Antonio Carlos da Fontoura
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    • art
    • work
    • celebrity
    • identity
    • memory
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    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
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    • documentary
    • true story
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    • Language mild
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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Victor Vasconcellos
    Written by
    Victor Vasconcellos, Bel Klar
    Starring
    Armando Costa, Ana Maria Wendell, Antonio Carlos da Fontoura, Thyrso Vasconcellos, Zelito Viana, Reinaldo Cardenuto, Carlos Vereza, Carlos Diegues
    Music
    Miguel Góes
    Cinematography
    Miguel Góes
    Runtime
    88 min
    Country
    Brazil
    Languages
    Portuguese

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