---
title: "The Sky Above"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sky-above-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 154693
imdb_id: "tt1880377"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 72
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Sky Above (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sky-above-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Sky Above is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Documentary, Drama. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Brazilian film blurs fact and fiction, following three eclectic lives in Belo Horizonte."

### Why Watch
- Blends documentary and fiction for a unique storytelling style
- Offers intimate glimpses into diverse lives in Brazil

### Caveats & Content Note
- Its vignette format may feel episodic for viewers seeking a conventional plot
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes mature themes such as sex work and religious identity, suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: documentary, drama, intimate, observational

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sky-above-2011#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sérgio Borges

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Edjucu Moio**
- **Mário Jorge**
- **Sarug Dagir**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of The Sky Above?
It follows brief moments in the lives of three individuals—a transsexual prostitute and academic, a Hare Krishna soccer fan, and an aspiring writer—in Belo Horizonte.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a documentary‑drama that blends factual and fictional storytelling.

### Q: When was The Sky Above released?
The film premiered in Brazil on 18 November 2011.

### Q: How long is the movie?
Its runtime is approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes.

### Q: What city does the film focus on?
The narrative is set in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Sky Above — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/154693)

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