Critic(2008)
Crítico
Critic Synopsis
Seventy critics and filmmakers discuss cinema around the conflict between the artist and the observer, the creator and the critic. Between 1998 and 2007, Kléber Mendonça Filho recorded testimonies about this relationship in Brazil, the United States and Europe, based on his experience as a critic.
Critic (2008) is a documentary film directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, released on January 22, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Babak Payami, Tom Tykwer, Michel Ciment and João Moreira Salles. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Writers:
- Emilie Lesclaux, Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Producers:
- Emilie Lesclaux, Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Composer:
- DJ Dolores
- Production:
- CinemaScópio
- Status:
- Released
Critic Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Babak Payami
Babak Payami
as Self (voice)
Tom Tykwer
as Self
Michel Ciment
as Self
João Moreira Salles
as Self
- Pierre Murat
Pierre Murat
as Self
Elia Suleiman
as Self
- Deborah Young
Deborah Young
as Self
Cláudio Assis
as Self
Fernanda Torres
as Self
Sérgio Bianchi
as Self
- Jérôme Garcin
Jérôme Garcin
as Self
- Xavier Leherpeur
Xavier Leherpeur
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, written by Emilie Lesclaux and Kleber Mendonça Filho, produced by Emilie Lesclaux and Kleber Mendonça Filho.
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Critic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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Critic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Critic online?
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Critic (2008) is available to stream on Doc Canal Brasil Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Critic?
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The main cast of Critic (2008) includes Babak Payami, Tom Tykwer, Michel Ciment, João Moreira Salles and Pierre Murat. The film was directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Critic released?
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Critic was released on January 22, 2008 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Critic worth watching?
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Critic (2008) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.