Chinese Viola
Viola Chinesa
“My meeting with Brazilian cinema”
Synopsis
The rare short film presents a curious dialogue between filmmaker Julio Bressane and actor Grande Otelo, where, in a mixture of decorated and improvised text, we discover a little manifesto to the Brazilian experimental cinema. Also called "Belair's last film," Chinese Viola reveals the first partnership between photographer Walter Carvalho and Bressane.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Júlio Bressane
- Screenplay & Story
- Júlio Bressane
- Original Title
- Viola Chinesa
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Belair Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Júlio Bressane
Júlio Bressane
Walter Carvalho
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Carvalho
Director of Photography
Júlio Bressane
Director
Júlio Bressane
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese Viola
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chinese Viola about?
The rare short film presents a curious dialogue between filmmaker Julio Bressane and actor Grande Otelo, where, in a mixture of decorated and improvised text, we discover a little manifesto to the Brazilian experimental cinema. Also called "Belair's last film," Chinese Viola reveals the first partnership between photographer Walter Carvalho and Bressane.
Who directed Chinese Viola?
Chinese Viola was directed by Júlio Bressane.
Who stars in Chinese Viola?
The principal cast of Chinese Viola includes Júlio Bressane, Grande Otelo, Walter Carvalho.
When was Chinese Viola released and how long is it?
Chinese Viola was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 8m.