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The Stranger in the House

The Stranger in the House

2016 · 102 min · ★ 6.0 · Documentary

Jean Wyllys is one of the MPs of Brazil's National Congress. The politician, who is also a journalist and teacher, fights for minorities, as well as being one of the greatest representatives of the LGBTQ+ cause. Now, he exposes a period of three years of his routine in the public sphere, which provokes a reflection on a time of polarization in Brazilian politics.

Directed by Caio Cavechini

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