The Trial

About The Trial

The Trial is a 2018 Portuguese documentary film directed by Maria Ramos. It runs 137 minutes. The cast is led by Dilma Rousseff, Gleisi Hoffmann and Lindbergh Farias. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.5.

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.

Director

Maria Ramos

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Where can I watch The Trial?

The Trial is not currently streaming on any Indian OTT platform, and is not available to rent or buy in India.

Is The Trial available on OTT in India?

No. The Trial is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.

Is The Trial on Netflix?

No. The Trial is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is The Trial on JioHotstar?

No. The Trial is not on JioHotstar in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is The Trial on Prime Video?

No. The Trial is not on Prime Video in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Can I watch The Trial online for free?

The Trial is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full movie" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.

When did The Trial release?

The Trial released on 17 May 2018.