The Welles Raft

The Welles Raft

A documentary about Orson Welles days in Brazil in 1942.

A Jangada de Welles

June 23, 2022 1h 15m Released

Storyline

The raft man Manuel Jacaré was swallowed by the sea when Orson Welles was filming It's All True in 1942. The fact evokes memories of the dictatorship of the Estado Novo, of World War II, of Ceará fishermen's struggle for labor rights and housing in their traditional space - target of real estate speculation.

Key Information

Director Petrus Cariry
Studio Iluminura Filmes
Language PT

Photos

Cast & Crew

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Himself (Archive Footage)

Helena Ignez

Helena Ignez

Herself

Grande Otelo

Grande Otelo

Himself (Archive Footage)

Richard Wilson

Himself (Archive Footage)

Catherine L. Benamou

Herself (Archive Footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Welles Raft was released on June 23, 2022.

The runtime of The Welles Raft is 1h 15m.

The Welles Raft is a Documentary movie.

The Welles Raft is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Welles Raft was directed by Petrus Cariry.

The main cast of The Welles Raft includes Orson Welles, Helena Ignez, Grande Otelo.

The Welles Raft is originally in PT.