Almeri & Ari: Ciclo do Recife e da Vida (1979)
Brazilian documentary about the pioneers Ary Severo (director, screenwriter, actor and screenwriter) and Almery Steves, his wife (actress of famous Recife Cycle films)
Top billed cast
- Ary SeveroSelf
- Almery StevesSelf
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