
Laughter of Others
Documentary
Overview
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.
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Danilo Gentili
Danilo Gentili
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Danilo Gentili
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Laerte Coutinho
Laerte Coutinho
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Laerte Coutinho
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Lola Aranovich
Lola Aranovich
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Lola Aranovich
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Marianna Armellini
Marianna Armellini
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Marianna Armellini
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Rafinha Bastos
Rafinha Bastos
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Rafinha Bastos
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Arnaldo Branco
Arnaldo Branco
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Arnaldo Branco
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Fernando Caruso
Fernando Caruso
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Fernando Caruso
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Emerson Ceará
Emerson Ceará
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Emerson Ceará
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André Dahmer
André Dahmer
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André Dahmer
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Ana Caronlina Fernandez
Ana Caronlina Fernandez
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Ana Caronlina Fernandez
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