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The Edge of Democracy
The Edge of Democracy
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The Edge of Democracy

The Edge of Democracy

2019
Documentary
2h 1m
Blending the personal, poetic and political, filmmaker Petra Costa charts the unfolding political landscape of Brazil to explore one of the most dramatic periods in her country's history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, she explores the rise and fall of both leaders and the tragically polarized nation that remains. The film not only captures this crucial moment in history but serves as a cautionary tale for these times of democratic crisis. (Cinereach)

The Edge of Democracy

2019
Documentary
2h 1m
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Rated 30 Nov 2019
51
32nd
Not good, not terrible... This documentary has a very biased perspective of Brazil's corruption problem. It's a Socialist's point of view, presented as a monologue of how the Car Wash scandal (Lava Jato) was used 'almost only' against the Brazil Left wing. The nice thing about the film is that the statements and images were not altered and censored enough to go along with the film maker monologue.
Rated 26 Jun 2019
6
35th
good documentation, irritating vo.
Rated 25 Jan 2024
83
72nd
My ★★★★ review of The Edge of Democracy on Letterboxd https://boxd.it/5G9kc3
Rated 15 Jan 2023
74
49th
This is definitely a good and unfortunately timeless documentary, and it certainly does a great job in the ethos department. That being said, it has some issues with its narrative structure as some details are brushed over too quickly for people who don't have a full grasp of the context.
Rated 14 Aug 2022
50
26th
I sympathise with Lula and Dilma, but I don't like Petra's narration. She is a privileged upper-class Brazilian who could afford to go to West and become an artist, and then stand for left and democracy in a standard, NYTimes manner. The irony is that a privileged woman like Petra, whose granddad was 1 of the biggest industrialist of Brazil, stands for left, while the maid in palace approves Dilma's impeachment. Instead of mourning for democracy, we should all question this perverse reality.
Rated 05 Apr 2020
95
45th
Petra managed to gather fantastic images from the period of the dictatorship to the most current of Brazilian politics, they are very rare and very strong films. The documentary touched me deeply, mainly because it emphasizes the decline of our government, but you can't give up hope! I recommend, well-made production.
Rated 28 Jan 2020
70
71st
Well-made, with amazing footage that is artistically put together. Obviously, it is very biased, since the filmmaker is from the far left, but she puts that clearly on the table, so I see no problem with that. I wasn't however a big fan of her inserting herself in the film, and the movie could easily by tighter.
Rated 27 Jan 2020
83
79th
A bleak look at the current political state of Brazil and a reminder for the rest of us how fragile democracy can be.
Rated 15 Dec 2019
80
63rd
Dryly forensic and detailed portrait of Brazil's current political strife leaves few stones unturned, and draws eerie parallels between Brazil circa 2013-16 to the rise and governance of the U.S. Trump administration, though what Costa seems to be ruefully and sadly commenting on is the fragile nature of Democratic principles, and how easily they can be undermined by "bad faith" players. Ultimately a sad and sobering experience, blessedly absent any partisan outrage.

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