Open Skies
Jan 01, 1985 · 1h 18m
Director
João Batista de AndradeOverview
When Brazil finally came out from its dictatorship period, Tancredo Neves, the first civilian president after 20 years of military rule, got ill with a strange infection and finally died on 21 April 1985 before taking office. Knowing political stability could get compromised, before dying, he tried to look healthy, and the press also helped with the farce. The documentary is about his slow public agony and death.
Cast of Open Skies
Crew of Open Skies
About Open Skies
What is Open Skies about?
When Brazil finally came out from its dictatorship period, Tancredo Neves, the first civilian president after 20 years of military rule, got ill with a strange infection and finally died on 21 April 1985 before taking office. Knowing political stability could get compromised, before dying, he tried to look healthy, and the press also helped with the farce. The documentary is about his slow…
When was Open Skies released?
Open Skies was released on January 1, 1985.
How long is Open Skies?
Open Skies runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
Who directed Open Skies?
Open Skies was directed by João Batista de Andrade.
Who is in the cast of Open Skies?
The cast of Open Skies includes Tancredo Neves (Himself (archive footage)).