Nelson Pereira dos Santos – A Life of Cinema (2023)

7.0/10 102 min Documentary

Overview

For six decades, the cinema of Nelson Pereira dos Santos has projected Brazil into the eyes of the world. Precursor of Cinema Novo, Nelson was, more than a director, he was an ideologue, a thinker of his country.

Cast

Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Self (archive footage)

Grande Otelo

Self (archive footage)

Luiz Carlos Barreto

Self (archive footage)

Jorge Amado

Self (archive footage)

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