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Dzi Croquettes

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Dzi Croquettes
Directed byRaphael Alvarez
Tatiana Issa
Release dates
  • October 4, 2009 (2009-10-04) (Rio International Film Festival)
  • July 16, 2010 (2010-07-16) (Brazil)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryBrazil
LanguagesEnglish
French
Portuguese

Dzi Croquettes is a 2009 Brazilian documentary film directed by Tatiana Issa and Raphael Alvarez about the dance and theater group of the same name.[1][2]

Overview

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The Dzi Croquettes were a groundbreaking dance and theater group who used their talent and a mix of humor and derision to challenge the violent dictatorship that gripped Brazil in the 1970s.[1][2] Creating a new stage language that would influence an entire generation, this theater group revolutionized the gay movement despite being banned and censored by the military regime. Through interviews and archival footage of the group's performances, directors Raphael Alvarez and Tatiana Issa reveal the origin of the group, their relentless perfectionism, and their unexpected stroke of luck when Liza Minnelli becomes a godmother of sorts to them. However, it also gives an honest account of the sadness of their final years when tension, egos, AIDS, and even murder ripped them apart. The film combines candid interviews with group members and current Brazilian and International artists, showing how this group never flinched from challenging conventional notions of acceptable "masculine" or "feminine" behavior.[2][3]

Release

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The film had its US premiere at the acclaimed MoMA (Museum of Modern Art in New York)[4] followed by theatrical release in the United States at the IFC Village Cinemas[5] in New York and Sunset 5 Cinemas[6] Los Angeles, besides theatrical release in Europe and Brazil.

Reception

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The film received outstanding reviews in major newspapers such as New York Times,[1] Los Angeles Times,[7] LA Weekly,[8] Film Journal International,[9] Time Out New York,[10] Village Voice, among others.

Awards

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See also

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  • The Cockettes, a documentary film about the San Francisco-based gay performance ensemble that inspired the Dzi Croquettes.[20]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Genzlinger, Neil (November 17, 2011). "Dzi Croquettes (2009)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 27, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Britton, Campbell (November 17, 2011). "Dzi Croquettes: Glitter, dance and family in the face of repression". Cultural Daily. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Dzi Croquettes". Palm Springs Film Festival. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  4. ^ "MoMA | Dzi Croquettes". Archived from the original on 2015-05-10. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  5. ^ "DZI Croquettes". IFC Center. Archived from the original on November 18, 2011. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  6. ^ "Dzi Croquettes". Laemmle. Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  7. ^ Thomas, Kevin (November 11, 2011). "Movie review: 'Dzi Croquettes'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 28, 2011. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  8. ^ Hardy, Ernest (November 11, 2011). "Dzi Croquettes review". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on November 15, 2011. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  9. ^ Noh, David (November 10, 2011). "Film Review: Dzi Croquettes". Film Journal International. Archived from the original on November 13, 2011. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  10. ^ Schenker, Andrew. "Dzi Croquettes". Time Out. Archived from the original on September 21, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  11. ^ a b c d "Awards & Festivals Dzi Croquettes". Mubi. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  12. ^ "Frameline34 Awards Announced". Frameline. June 28, 2010. Archived from the original on July 6, 2010. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  13. ^ "Archives". Dance, Camera, West. Archived from the original on June 16, 2010. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  14. ^ "Miami Brazilian Film Festival 2010". IMDb. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  15. ^ "Balanco do 2º Brazilian Film Festival of London - 2010". Brazilian Film Festival of Miami (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  16. ^ "I vincitori del 25° Torino GLBT film Festival". 26 April 2010.
  17. ^ http://spoilermovies.com.br/2011/04/07/festival-sesc-melhores-filmes-2010/ [permanent dead link]
  18. ^ a b "Voto Popular". Grande Premio do Cinema Brasileiro (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on February 14, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  19. ^ "Edições Anteriores". Premio ACIE de Cinema (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  20. ^ "Dzi Croquettes". Next Magazine. 23 July 2010. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
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