What is it Worth?


1h 50m 2006

Brief Synopsis

Tackles one of the greatest taboos of Brazil: race relations. In separate vignettes, the film provides an insight into how even the most progressive and open encounters between Brazilians from different ethnic backgrounds are filled with painful contradictions. It compares social practices at the ti

Film Details

Also Known As
Quanto vale ou é por quilo?
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Political
Release Date
2006

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 50m

Synopsis

Tackles one of the greatest taboos of Brazil: race relations. In separate vignettes, the film provides an insight into how even the most progressive and open encounters between Brazilians from different ethnic backgrounds are filled with painful contradictions. It compares social practices at the time of slavery with those of the pseudo-generosity of charitable institutions now, and rejects both of these resolutely.

Film Details

Also Known As
Quanto vale ou é por quilo?
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Political
Release Date
2006

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 50m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2006

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Time and Tide) January 25-February 5, 2006.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Cinema of Our Time) September 28-October 13, 2006.

Released in United States 2006

Released in United States 2006 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Time and Tide) January 25-February 5, 2006.)

Released in United States 2006 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Cinema of Our Time) September 28-October 13, 2006.)