About the film
News from a Personal War is a 1999 Brazilian documentary film by João Moreira Salles and Kátia Lund. It focuses on the urban violence-ridden slums of Rio de Janeiro, giving the film a specific social and geographic setting. The documentary runs for 57 minutes and is listed in Portuguese.
Brazil is its country, and João Moreira Salles and Kátia Lund share director credits, with Salles also identified as maker. The concise runtime makes it a focused documentary entry for viewers exploring Brazilian cinema, Rio de Janeiro or films addressing urban violence. Its available summary keeps attention on the slums and the violence affecting them, without extending beyond that central subject.
Who it is for
This suits viewers studying Brazilian documentaries, Rio de Janeiro or urban violence. Its 57-minute length can fit focused classroom or individual viewing.
Worth knowing
- Focuses on Rio de Janeiro slums
- Brazilian documentary from 1999
- 57-minute runtime
- Directed by two filmmakers
- Portuguese-language film
Before you press play
- Subject centers on urban violence
- Portuguese is the listed language
- Released in 1999
The short of it
News from a Personal War is a short, concentrated documentary about violence in Rio de Janeiro’s slums. Its Brazilian setting, Portuguese language and shared direction establish a clear social-documentary focus.