Coffin Joe: The Strange World of Jose Mojica Marins
Brief Synopsis
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Explores the life of Brazilian cult horror director, Jose Mojica Marins, who has been dubbed a cross between Russ Meyer and Luis Bunuel. Combining footage from his films and interviews with the director, the documentary raises complex questions about the nature of acting and artifice and the differe
Cast & Crew
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Andre Barcinski
Director
Jose Mojica Marins
Himself
Andre Barcinski
Sound
Andre Barcinski
Cinematographer
Andre Barcinski
Producer
Ivan Finotti
Cinematographer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 5m
Synopsis
Explores the life of Brazilian cult horror director, Jose Mojica Marins, who has been dubbed a cross between Russ Meyer and Luis Bunuel. Combining footage from his films and interviews with the director, the documentary raises complex questions about the nature of acting and artifice and the difference between cinema and reality.
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 5m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Received Special Jury Mention for Best Film - Latin American Cinema at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival.
Shown at New York Underground Film Festival March 7-13, 2001.
Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Midnight) in Park City, Utah January 18-28, 2001.
HD video
color and b&w
