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Magnificent Desolation

Magnífica Desolação2010

Overview

In the mid-1990s, the Brazilian government handed over control of its railroads to the private sector. There was then a reduction of passenger train lines to almost zero and shrinkage of the rail freight network. The machinists, who once traveled with an assistant, began to work completely on their own in their long journeys. The film presents a subjective view on the daily life of these professionals and their solitary routine in the midst of a grandiose, tedious, desolate and at the same time passionate universe.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
November 1, 2010
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken languages
Portuguese
Countries
Brazil
Cinematography
Fernando Coimbra
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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