The Night and the Days of Miguel Burnier

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The Night and the Days of Miguel Burnier (2026)

Directed by João Dumans

Documentary · 1h 22m

In Miguel Burnier, a small, deserted town in Minas Gerais, Brazil, a few remaining inhabitants have been trying since 2005 to survive the purchase of their land by a mining giant. Tormented by unemployment, isolation and alcoholism, they try their best to keep their community together and to breathe new life into this village where the world seems to have collapsed.

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Cast

Crew

Director
João Dumans
Director of Photography
João Dumans
Original Music Composer
Victor de Mello Lopes, Francisco Cesar
Editor
Affonso Uchôa
Producer
Laura Godoy

Details

Original title
A Noite e os Dias de Miguel Burnier
Release date
2026-04-21
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
PT
Spoken languages
Portuguese
Countries
Brazil
Production
Katasia Filmes