The Trial (2018)

About The Trial

Where can I watch The Trial?

The Trial is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.

Who stars in The Trial?

The Trial stars Dilma Rousseff, Gleisi Hoffmann, Lindbergh Farias, Janaína Paschoal, José Eduardo Cardozo.

Who directed The Trial?

The Trial was directed by Maria Ramos.

How long is The Trial?

The Trial has a runtime of 2h 17m.

What is The Trial about?

The impeachment and removal from office of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in 2016 was triggered by a corruption scandal involving, among others, her then vice-president Michel Temer. Director Maria Augusta Ramos follows the trial against Rousseff from the point of view of her defence team. This is a courtroom drama that unfolds slowly: the appearances of the various parties gradually turn the proceedings into something akin to theatre. Inside the courtroom, grand emotions are played to full effect whilst, on the other side of the doors, lobbyists and supporters pace the corridors. Meanwhile, outside, in front of Brasília’s modernist government buildings, demonstrators are chanting like a Greek chorus. Only the main character, Rousseff herself, remains professional and aloof.