Rey, Ciência em Defesa da Vida
Follow the journey of parasitologist Luis Rey, who became passionate about studying and combating diseases of poverty while still a medical student. Rey was impeached by the dictatorship for his Communist Party activism and, in exile, gained international recognition by promoting schistosomiasis control in Tunisia, working for the World Health Organization. Upon returning to Brazil, he dedicated himself to Fiocruz until the end of his career.
Cast: Luis Rey, José Rodrigues Coura, Erney Plessmann de Camargo
Rey, Ciência em Defesa da Vida
Follow the journey of parasitologist Luis Rey, who became passionate about studying and combating diseases of poverty while still a medical student. Rey was impeached by the dictatorship for his Communist Party activism and, in exile, gained international recognition by promoting schistosomiasis control in Tunisia, working for the World Health Organization. Upon returning to Brazil, he dedicated himself to Fiocruz until the end of his career.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Marina Saraiva, Wagner de Oliveira
- Producers
- Wagner de Oliveira, Marina Saraiva
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