Laughter of Others

Jan 12, 2012

0h 52m

★ 8.3

There are limits to jokes?

Overview

There are limits to jokes? What is the politically incorrect humor? A joke has the power to offend? It is these issues that 'Laughter of Others' discusses interviewing personalities such as comedians Danilo Gentili and Rafinha Bastos, cartoonist Laerte and Congressman Jean Wyllys, among others. The documentary delves into the world of Stand Up Comedy to discuss the fine line between comedy and offense, between legal and what creates endless lawsuits.

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Cast

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Danilo Gentili

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Laerte Coutinho

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Lola Aranovich

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Marianna Armellini

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Rafinha Bastos

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Arnaldo Branco

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Fernando Caruso

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Emerson Ceará

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André Dahmer

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Ana Caronlina Fernandez

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Cláudio Torres Gonzaga

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Ana Maria Gonçalves

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