The Staple of News
Apr 09, 2014 · 1h 34m
Director
Jorge FurtadoOverview
Written in 1625 by the British playwright Ben Jonson, the play “The Staple of News” provides a historic root for this discussion about the role of the press in modern day Brazil. Journalists of several generations discuss the dilemmas of the selection and focus of their subjects, the resistance of the media in accepting itself as a political agent, the inevitability of interpretation as there are no hard facts in nature, and above all the search for an always complex balance between credibility and the public’s growing demand for news.
Cast of The Staple of News
Crew of The Staple of News
Jorge FurtadoDirector, Writer
Nora GoulartExecutive Producer
Alex SernambiDirector of Photography
Jacob SolitrenickDirector of Photography
Giba Assis BrasilEditor
Rosângela CortinhasCostume Design
Leo HenkinMusic
Fiapo BarthArt Direction- Rafael RodriguesSound
- Ben JonsonOriginal Story
- Pierre RosaSet Decoration
About The Staple of News
What is The Staple of News about?
Written in 1625 by the British playwright Ben Jonson, the play “The Staple of News” provides a historic root for this discussion about the role of the press in modern day Brazil. Journalists of several generations discuss the dilemmas of the selection and focus of their subjects, the resistance of the media in accepting itself as a political agent, the inevitability of interpretation as there…
When was The Staple of News released?
The Staple of News was released on April 9, 2014.
How long is The Staple of News?
The Staple of News runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who directed The Staple of News?
The Staple of News was directed by Jorge Furtado.
Who is in the cast of The Staple of News?
The cast of The Staple of News includes Elisa Volpatto, Ursula Collischonn, Janaína Kremer, Mirna Spritzer and Irene Brietzke.