Other Times

The documentary series makes an original and faithful portrayal of what it's like to age in Brazil today, in the first season. On the second season, the young people are explored, showing what they think and who they are.

Production

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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2017

Understand aging through reflective, intimate and sincere accounts of people who are over sixty years old, revealing the different ways of living this phase of life in Brazil.

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1. Family

Considered the popess of fashion in Brazil, Regina Guerreiro broke all the rules: she married a few times, had no children and put all her energy into work. Today she faces a lonely old age filled with colorful memories. Lidia Serrano, aka Carmencita, abandoned a brief and promising career as a flamenco singer and dancer to dedicate herself to work and a large family.

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2. Chaos and Order

Agronomist Fernando Penteado Cardoso built a successful professional career and formed a large family. After turning 100, he made a surprising demand; A talented multi-instrumentalist, Hermeto Pascoal is recognized for his musical genius and great production. He has a non-linear way of leading his life and an atypical family structure.

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3. Happiness

Zezinho and Monja Coen are two spiritual leaders made of very different materials.

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4. Subject

They have very different personal and professional paths. Hélio Bicudo has a large family. Alfredinho never married. Both intend to make the world fairer and more solidary.

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5. Acceptance

Tania Alves prefers gym, healthy eating and alternative therapies. Maria do Jongo likes samba and feijoada with longtime friends. In common, only the peaceful way in which both cross time.

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6. Expectations

Ney Matogrosso defies time on stage, dancing and singing. Valério Taddei faces old age with his suits of classic elegance.

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7. Foreign

Maureen Bisilliat and Samir El Hayek came from other corners of the world and made Brazil their home. But growing old far from one's origins has its price.

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8. Freedom

The beauty of art and the miracle of life. Two stories and a reflection on loneliness and old age.

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