History of Brazil
História do Brasil
Synopsis
The film, created in exile from 1971 to 1973 between Cuba and Rome, is considered a "semi-finished" work by Glauber Rocha. It has a certain pedagogical character and seeks, through dialectical editing, to conduct a critical review of colonization, class struggle, messianism, and the establishment of populist governments in the Third World. There is a chronology in the events presented, which, supported by extensive iconography (films, engravings, photos, etc.), create "free" associations that allow the viewer a "polyphonic" view of the "History of Brazil."
Top Cast
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Emilio Garrastazu Médici
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Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco
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João Goulart
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Jânio Quadros
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Juscelino Kubitschek
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Getúlio Vargas
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Fidel Castro
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Che Guevara
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John F. Kennedy
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Jirges Ristum
Richard Nixon
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Arthur da Costa e Silva
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glauber Rocha
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcos Medeiros, Glauber Rocha
- Original Title
- História do Brasil
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Italy, Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glauber Rocha
Marcos Medeiros, Glauber Rocha
Department Leadership Roster
Glauber Rocha
Director
Marcos Medeiros
Writer
Glauber Rocha
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Frequently Asked Questions About History of Brazil
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What is History of Brazil about?
The film, created in exile from 1971 to 1973 between Cuba and Rome, is considered a "semi-finished" work by Glauber Rocha. It has a certain pedagogical character and seeks, through dialectical editing, to conduct a critical review of colonization, class struggle, messianism, and the establishment of populist governments in the Third World. There is a chronology in the events presented, which, supported by extensive iconography (films, engravings, photos, etc.), create "free" associations that allow the viewer a "polyphonic" view of the "History of Brazil."
Who directed History of Brazil?
History of Brazil was directed by Glauber Rocha.
Who stars in History of Brazil?
The principal cast of History of Brazil includes Jésus Histon, Emilio Garrastazu Médici, Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco, João Goulart, Jânio Quadros.
When was History of Brazil released and how long is it?
History of Brazil was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.