BRAZIL · 1959

The Poet of the Castle

O Poeta do Castelo

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
modernist poetry urban alienation biographical portrait brazilian literature city landscapes
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A 10-minute portrait of modernist poet and de Andrade’s godfather, Manuel Bandeira, is clear in its affection for it subject, though like many New-Waveish films of the time, depicts the modern urban landscape as an ominous and alienating force.

Year1959
CountryBrazil
DirectorJoaquim Pedro de Andrade
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