Movie Description

Carnaval Brasil — Anos 40

(1985)

Overview

Documentary about Carnival, narrated by anthropologist and photographer Pierre Verger, who came to Brazil in the 1940s. Video tells the origins of Carnival in Salvador, with the Blocos and Afoxés, and the traditions of frevo and maracatu in Recife, with notable images from the Verger archive.

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Original TitleCarnaval Brasil — Anos 40

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1985-02-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 10m

Production CompaniesManduri 35,Corrupio Vídeo

Genres

  • Documentary