The Discovery of Brazil
O Descobrimento do Brasil
Synopsis
O Descobrimento do Brasil (The Discovery of Brazil) is an impressive historical epic recreating Álvares Cabral’s voyage to the New World in 1500, with a score especially written by the renowned composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos. One of the earliest examples of Brazilian cinema, this film depicts the perilous journey of Pedro Álvares Cabral’s armada from Portugal to Brazil. Though somewhat rudimentary compared to other films of the period, The Discovery of Brazil distinguishes itself with its scenes of indigenous people and Portuguese explorers on the beach, and in the imaginative lighting on board the ship. But the real star is the beautiful cantata by Villa-Lobos that permeates the film.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humberto Mauro
- Screenplay & Story
- Bandeira Duarte, Humberto Mauro, Pero Vaz de Caminha
- Original Score
- Heitor Villa-Lobos
- Original Title
- O Descobrimento do Brasil
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humberto Mauro
Bandeira Duarte, Humberto Mauro, Pero Vaz de Caminha
Heitor Villa-Lobos
Humberto Mauro, Alberto Botelho, Alberto Campiglia, Manoel Ribeiro
Department Leadership Roster
Humberto Mauro
Director
Bandeira Duarte
Writer
Humberto Mauro
Writer
Humberto Mauro
Director of Photography
Alberto Botelho
Director of Photography
Alberto Campiglia
Director of Photography
Manoel Ribeiro
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Discovery of Brazil.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Discovery of Brazil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Discovery of Brazil about?
O Descobrimento do Brasil (The Discovery of Brazil) is an impressive historical epic recreating Álvares Cabral’s voyage to the New World in 1500, with a score especially written by the renowned composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos. One of the earliest examples of Brazilian cinema, this film depicts the perilous journey of Pedro Álvares Cabral’s armada from Portugal to Brazil. Though somewhat rudimentary compared to other films of the period, The Discovery of Brazil distinguishes itself with its scenes of indigenous people and Portuguese explorers on the beach, and in the imaginative lighting on board the ship. But the real star is the beautiful cantata by Villa-Lobos that permeates the film.
Who directed The Discovery of Brazil?
The Discovery of Brazil was directed by Humberto Mauro.
Who stars in The Discovery of Brazil?
The principal cast of The Discovery of Brazil includes Alvaro Costa, João de Deus, Manoel Rocha, Alfredo Silva, Reginaldo Calmon.
When was The Discovery of Brazil released and how long is it?
The Discovery of Brazil was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Discovery of Brazil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Discovery of Brazil was composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos.