Fragments of an Alms-Film (1972)
Genre : Comedy
Runtime : 1H 15M
Director : João César Monteiro
Writer : João César Monteiro
Synopsis
Maria works in a German umbrella factory as the foreman of the production sector. João Lucas has given up on living a normal life and practically lives in bed, in the midst of green plants. His father expressly desired that his son film this eccentric daily life in 8 mm format. Maria’s wages are dilapidated to the last penny by this amateur, monstrous, family movie production.
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