When Brazil Was Modern
Quando o Brasil Era Moderno
Synopsis
Brazilian architecture in the 20th century influenced generations of architects worldwide. But there was a time when choosing an architectural style also meant choosing a vision for the country, amidst political power struggles.
Top Cast
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Ana Maria Magalhães
Narrator
Lúcio Costa
Self (archive footage)
Oscar Niemeyer
Self (archive footage)
Guilherme Wisnik
Self
Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Self
Maurício Lissovsky
Self
Rosana Paulino
Self
Italo Campofiorito
Self
José Carlos Coutinho
Self
Abílio Guerra
Self
Ana Paula Koury
Self
Rafael Cardoso
Self
Helena Bomeny
Self
Luciano Figueiredo
Self
Wéber Lopes Góes
Self
Humberto Kzure
Self
Nabil Bonduki
Self
Carlos Berriel
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
It's All True – International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fabiano Maciel
- Screenplay & Story
- Lauro Cavalcanti, Guilherme Vasconcelos, Fabiano Maciel
- Original Score
- Fernando Moura
- Original Title
- Quando o Brasil Era Moderno
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Ocean Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fabiano Maciel
Lauro Cavalcanti, Guilherme Vasconcelos, Fabiano Maciel
Fernando Moura
Vitor Alves Lopes, Daniel Gomes, Fabiano Maciel
Department Leadership Roster
Fabiano Maciel
Director
Lauro Cavalcanti
Writer
Guilherme Vasconcelos
Writer
Fabiano Maciel
Writer
Vitor Alves Lopes
Editor
Daniel Gomes
Editor
Fabiano Maciel
Editor
Fernando Moura
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for When Brazil Was Modern.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Brazil Was Modern
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When Brazil Was Modern about?
Brazilian architecture in the 20th century influenced generations of architects worldwide. But there was a time when choosing an architectural style also meant choosing a vision for the country, amidst political power struggles.
Who directed When Brazil Was Modern?
When Brazil Was Modern was directed by Fabiano Maciel.
Who stars in When Brazil Was Modern?
The principal cast of When Brazil Was Modern includes Ana Maria Magalhães, Lúcio Costa, Oscar Niemeyer, Guilherme Wisnik, Paulo Mendes da Rocha.
When was When Brazil Was Modern released and how long is it?
When Brazil Was Modern was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for When Brazil Was Modern?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Brazil Was Modern was composed by Fernando Moura.