Sete Visitas (2015)
A Brazilian documentary that reinvents the interview, placing both questioner and subject on camera in a profound exploration of human curiosity.
Sete Visitas - Movie Information
- Original Title: Sete Visitas
- Release Year: 2015
- Directed by: Douglas Duarte
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Documentary
- Runtime: 1h 33m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Portuguese
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 11, 2015 (Brazil)
- Production Companies: Canal Brasil, TvZERO, RioFilme
- Production Countries: Brazil
Sete Visitas - Plot
How much theatricality is there in an interview-based documentary? On one side, someone answers. On the other side, someone asks questions – usually away from the camera eyes. But what would happen if also filmed the interviewers? And if the respondent also had the right to ask? And if the parties never met? What if instead of a glimpse into someone’s life, we had several? ‘Seven visits’ is a film about questions. And about the act of being interested in the other.
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Sete Visitas - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Douglas Duarte
Main Cast
- Silvana Socorro
- Ana Paula Maia
- Eduardo Coutinho
- Mônica Oliveira
- Leticia Tuí
- Moisés Groisman
- Fábio Uchôa
- Clislaine Almeida
- Douglas Duarte
Writers
- Douglas Duarte
Sete Visitas - FAQs
What is Sete Visitas about?
Sete Visitas is a Brazilian documentary that turns the interview format inside out. Instead of the usual one-sided exchange, both the interviewer and the subject are filmed, and each is free to ask questions of the other. The result is a meditation on curiosity, human connection, and what it means to truly be interested in another person.
What makes Sete Visitas different from other documentaries?
Most interview-based documentaries keep the filmmaker invisible. Sete Visitas breaks that convention by placing both the interviewer and the subject in front of the camera, and crucially, the two parties never actually meet in person. This creates a fascinating, layered dialogue that challenges the very idea of what a documentary interview can be.
Who directed Sete Visitas?
Sete Visitas was directed by Douglas Duarte, a Brazilian filmmaker who also appears in the film as one of its subjects. Duarte wrote the project as well, shaping it into a thoughtful exploration of the documentary interview as a two-way act of genuine curiosity and exchange.
Who are the subjects featured in Sete Visitas?
The film features nine participants appearing as themselves, including writer Ana Paula Maia, legendary documentary filmmaker Eduardo Coutinho, and several others: Silvana Socorro, Mônica Oliveira, Leticia Tuí, Moisés Groisman, Fábio Uchôa, Clislaine Almeida, and director Douglas Duarte himself.
Is Sete Visitas based on a true story?
As a documentary, Sete Visitas is entirely rooted in reality. All nine participants appear as themselves, sharing genuine perspectives and asking real questions. There is no scripted narrative — the film’s power comes from the authentic, unmediated exchanges between people who have never met face to face.
What are similar documentaries to Sete Visitas?
If Sete Visitas resonates with you, you might enjoy other reflective documentaries like 21 Up (1977), Directed by John Ford (1971), A Decade Under the Influence (2003), or McQueen (2018). Each of these films, in its own way, uses the documentary form to probe identity, memory, and the art of conversation.
When was Sete Visitas released?
Sete Visitas had its Brazilian release on April 11, 2015. The film was produced with support from Canal Brasil, TvZERO, and RioFilme, and it reflects a strong tradition of thoughtful, formally inventive documentary filmmaking that has long been a hallmark of Brazilian cinema.
How long is Sete Visitas?
Sete Visitas runs for 93 minutes — just under an hour and a half. It’s a compact but richly layered watch, giving each of its seven encounters enough room to breathe without overstaying its welcome. The film’s editor, Jordana Berg, shapes the material into a cohesive and engaging whole.
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