Fatos na Praça Cruz Vermelha

Jan 12, 2022

★ 6.0

Overview

Some residents around Praça Cruz Vermelha report a succession of events in the square and what they hope for its future. Furthermore, the film rescues the historical part of the place, which goes from a hill, an esplanade and today a square in the Center of the City of Rio de Janeiro.

Genres

Documentary

History

Production Companies

Grumixama Filmes

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Cast

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Ana Paula Alcantara Gomes

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Sofia Freitas

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Rodney de Souza

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Roberto Carlos

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Thiago Pedroso

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