A Queda

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A Queda
Directed by Ruy Guerra
Nelson Xavier
Written byRuy Guerra
Nelson Xavier
Produced byNei Sroulevich
Starring Nelson Xavier
CinematographyEdgar Moura
Edited byRuy Guerra
Release date
  • 1976 (1976)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryBrazil
LanguagePortuguese

A Queda is a 1976 Brazilian drama film directed by Ruy Guerra and Nelson Xavier. It was entered into the 28th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear - Special Jury Prize. [1]

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