The Coup d'État Factory
(A fantástica fábrica de golpes)
Victor Fraga, Valnei Nunes | Documentary
2020 | 106 minutes | Brazil
Brazil's long tradition of coup d'états is possible through the support of big media. Two Brazilian journalists reveal the manipulative tactics used.
Synopsis
The Coup d'État Factory is a powerful documentary that uncovers Brazil’s long history of coup d'états, which wouldn't be possible without the active support of the country’s major media outlets, particularly TV Globo. Directed by two London-based Brazilian journalists, the film explores the tactics these organizations have used to shape public opinion, legitimize authoritarianism, and undermine democracy.
Through exclusive footage and interviews with key figures such as former President Dilma Rousseff, Pulitzer Prize winner Glenn Greenwald, and Nobel laureate Adolfo Perez Esquivel, the film captures the collapse of Brazilian democracy following the 2016 parliamentary coup and Lula's subsequent imprisonment.
By using Brazil as a case study, the documentary emphasizes the urgent need for media regulation worldwide, demonstrating the vital role of balanced journalism in preserving democracy.
Reviews
“As Brazil turns a tragic page of its history (with Lula's inauguration on January 1st, and Bolsonaro relegated to the bin of history), watch the film that sheds light on what actually happened.” - John Bleasdale, DMovies
“British documentary maker returns to the subject 25 years later: Globo, ‘The Coup d'État Factory’.” - Viomundo
Citation
Main credits
Fraga, Victor (film director)
Fraga, Victor (film producer)
Fraga, Victor (screenwriter)
Nunes, Valnei (film director)
Nunes, Valnei (film producer)
Other credits
Cinematography and editing, Valnei Nunes, Elisa S.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Activism
Communication + Journalism
Criminal Justice
Economics + Social Class Issues
Fascism + Repression
History
Latin American Studies
Political Science
South America
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Habana Film Festival; Munich Latin-American Film Day
DIRECTOR: Victor Fraga, Valnei Nunes
NATIONALITY: Brazil
YEAR: 2020
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Portuguese; English
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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