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The Cambridge Squatter

Original title: Era o Hotel Cambridge
2017 · 1 h 30 min
Directed by Eliane Caffé · Brazil · Brazilian Cinema
DocumentaryDrama

Cast

Isam Ahmad Issa Paulo Américo Juliane Arguello Thais Carvalho José Dumont Preta Ferreira

Credits

Written by: Bruno Campello

Plot

The Cambridge Squatter tells the story of refugees, recently arrived in Brazil who, together with a group of low-income workers, occupy an old abandoned building in downtown São Paulo. Daily dramas, comical situations and different views on the world commingle with the threat of impending eviction.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Cambridge Squatter (2017) is a Brazilian documentary directed by Eliane Caffé. It stars Isam Ahmad Issa, Paulo Américo and Juliane Arguello. It runs 90 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.7 / 10 (611 votes)
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