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Corte Seco, Renato Tapajós' first fictional feature, takes place in 1969 and accompanies Rodrigo, a militant active in the fight against oppression and in favor of the removal of the military government. In this fight, everything was possible: invasion of radio studios to transmit a rebellious message; kidnapping of ambassadors promoted by groups, the so-called apparatuses; assault on banks to finance such activities.
Brazil Brazil
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