Only Ten Percent Is a Lie
2010
⭐8.3(3 votes)
1h 22m
Documentary
Overview
The life and literature of Mato Grosso do Sul poet Manoel de Barros. Alternating sequences of interviews with the poet, verses from his poetry, and statements of connoisseurs of his literature, the film portrays a revealing panel of the author's language. Manoel de Barros, age 91, with some 20 books published, lives in Campo Grande. Acknowledged, the winner of several literary prizes, he is the Brazilian writer who accounts for the greatest sale in poetry in Brazil.
About Only Ten Percent Is a Lie
Only Ten Percent Is a Lie (2010) is a Documentary film that follows the life and literature of Mato Grosso do Sul poet Manoel de Barros. Alternating sequences of interviews with the poet, verses from his poetry, and statements of connoisseurs of his literature, the film portrays a revealing panel of the author's language. Manoel de Barros, age 91, with some 20 books published, lives in Campo Grande. Acknowledged, the winner of several literary prizes, he is the Brazilian writer who accounts for the greatest sale in poetry in Brazil. Only Ten Percent Is a Lie is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
