Laughter of Others

January. 12,2012      
Rating:
7.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

There are limits to jokes? What is the politically incorrect humor? A joke has the power to offend? It is these issues that 'Laughter of Others' discusses interviewing personalities such as comedians Danilo Gentili and Rafinha Bastos, cartoonist Laerte and Congressman Jean Wyllys, among others. The documentary delves into the world of Stand Up Comedy to discuss the fine line between comedy and offense, between legal and what creates endless lawsuits.

Danilo Gentili as  Himself
Laerte Coutinho as  Herself
Marianna Armellini as  Herself
Rafinha Bastos as  Himself
Arnaldo Branco as  Himself
Fernando Caruso as  Himself
Emerson Ceará as  Himself
Cláudio Torres Gonzaga as  Himself
Nany People as  Herself
Jean Wyllys as  Himself

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Reviews

Hellen
2012/01/12

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Vashirdfel
2012/01/13

Simply A Masterpiece

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Micitype
2012/01/14

Pretty Good

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Bea Swanson
2012/01/15

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

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