The Foreign Eye

The Foreign Eye (2006)

October 26th, 20061h 10min

Documentary
61%

Overview

Fantasies and clichés about Brazil and Brazilians as reinforced by international films, even those actually shot in Brazil. This documentary features interviews with non-Brazilian directors, writers and stars who have been involved in some of those films.


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