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Welles' Language

1990

16 minutes

Documentary

Overview

Orson Welles acted in Brazilian culture and music by deeply researching Brazil's historical geology, consciously completing a legendary cultural mission. Although being turned down by Hollywood producers, he developed a triumphantly accomplished mission in the language domain - three friends of Welles' testified his love for cinema, his passion for Brazilian music and people and his obstinate endurance against formidable pressures coming from inside and outside Hollywood regarding his unfinished "It's All True".

Top Cast

John Huston headshot

John Huston

Self

Edmar Morel  headshot

Edmar Morel

Self

Grande Otelo headshot

Grande Otelo

Narrator

Orson Welles headshot

Orson Welles

Self (archive footage)