Peões Explained

Peões
Director:	Eduardo Coutinho
Starring:	Maria Socorro Morais Alves José Alves Bezerra Zacarias Feitosa de Morais
Studio:	VideoFilmes
Runtime:	85 minutes
Country:	Brazil
Language:	Portuguese

Peões is a 2004 Brazilian documentary film directed by Eduardo Coutinho.

Synopsis

The documentary delves into the search for ABC region metallurgists from São Paulo who participated in the largest strikes of the 20th century. The movement changed the face of Brazilian trade unionism, provided the basis for the creation of the Workers Party (PT) and made emerge the figure of leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Awards

2004: Brasília Film Festival

1. Best Film (won)^[1]
2. Critics Award (Eduardo Coutinho) (won)

2005: Cinema Brazil Grand Prize

1. Best Documentary (Nominee)^[2]
2. Best Director (Eduardo Coutinho) (Nominee)

2005: São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards

1. Best Film (won)^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Eduardo Coutinho vence Festival de Brasília. TEREZA NOVAES . Folha de S. Paulo. December 2, 2004. portuguese. August 22, 2019.
2. Web site: Vida e obra de Eduardo Coutinho em 10 filmes. Francisco Russo . AdoroCinema. February 2, 2014. portuguese. August 22, 2019.
3. Web site: APCA faz escolhas tradicionais para melhores de 2004. ISABELLE MOREIRA LIMA . Folha de S. Paulo. March 31, 2005. portuguese. August 22, 2019.