The Welles Raft(2022)
A Jangada de Welles
A documentary about Orson Welles days in Brazil in 1942.
The Welles Raft Synopsis
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.
The Welles Raft (2022) is a documentary film directed by Petrus Cariry, released on June 23, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Orson Welles, Helena Ignez, Grande Otelo and Richard Wilson.
- Director:
- Petrus Cariry
- Cinematographer:
- Petrus Cariry
- Composer:
- João Victor Barroso
- Production:
- Iluminura Filmes
- Status:
- Released
The Welles Raft Cast & Crew
Main cast
Orson Welles
as Himself (Archive Footage)
Helena Ignez
as Herself
Grande Otelo
as Himself (Archive Footage)
- Richard Wilson
Richard Wilson
as Himself (Archive Footage)
- Catherine L. Benamou
Catherine L. Benamou
as Herself (Archive Footage)
Key crew
Directed by Petrus Cariry.
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The Welles Raft – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Welles Raft online?
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The Welles Raft (2022) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Welles Raft?
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The main cast of The Welles Raft (2022) includes Orson Welles, Helena Ignez, Grande Otelo, Richard Wilson and Catherine L. Benamou. The film was directed by Petrus Cariry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Welles Raft released?
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The Welles Raft was released on June 23, 2022 and runs for 1h 15m.