Case of the Naves Brothers

Case of the Naves Brothers (Portuguese: O Caso dos Irmãos Naves) is a 1967 Brazilian drama film directed by Luis Sérgio Person. Based on a book by João Alamy Filho, the Naves Brothers' lawyer, it shows the actual story of Joaquim e Sebastião. They were arrested and after being tortured confessed a crime that they did not commit. It was entered into the 5th Moscow International Film Festival. The film was also selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 40th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

Case of the Naves Brothers

Case of the Naves Brothers (Portuguese: O Caso dos Irmãos Naves) is a 1967 Brazilian drama film directed by Luis Sérgio Person. Based on a book by João Alamy Filho, the Naves Brothers' lawyer, it shows the actual story of Joaquim e Sebastião. They were arrested and after being tortured confessed a crime that they did not commit. It was entered into the 5th Moscow International Film Festival. The film was also selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 40th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.