The Day Dorival Faced the Guard
Dorival, an ordinary laborer, finds his usual route to work blocked by a police barricade. Rather than seek a detour, he decides to simply walk through the checkpoint. This absurd yet principled act of defiance turns a mundane morning into a surreal standoff between one man and the faceless state apparatus. His stubbornness grows by the minute, while the bewildered guards can find no regulation on how to handle a peaceful citizen who just wants to pass.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | O Dia em que Dorival Encarou a Guarda |
| Year | 1986 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Jorge Furtado |
| Runtime | 14 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (21 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This short film transforms a microscopic conflict into a universal parable of bureaucratic absurdity. Director Jorge Furtado masterfully walks the line between farce and subtle social satire, where innocent stubbornness becomes the ultimate weapon.
What lingers after the credits is a smile of recognition and a faint aftertaste of rebellion, as we've all dreamed of staring down the system. A brilliant proof that genius in comedy can be measured in minutes. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jorge Furtado
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