The Discovery of Brazil

The Discovery of Brazil

Release date : December 6, 1937
Runtime : 1h 2m
Countries of origin : Brazil /
Original Language : Portuguese /
Director : Humberto Mauro /
Writers : Bandeira Duarte /
Production companies : INCE - Instituto Nacional de Cinema Educativo /
December 6, 1937 1h 2m Brazil History Portuguese More
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O Descobrimento do Brasil (The Discovery of Brazil) is an impressive historical epic recreating Álvares Cabral’s voyage to the New World in 1500, with a score especially written by the renowned composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos. One of the earliest examples of Brazilian cinema, this film depicts the perilous journey of Pedro Álvares Cabral’s armada from Portugal to Brazil. Though somewhat rudimentary compared to other films of the period, The Discovery of Brazil distinguishes itself with its scenes of indigenous people and Portuguese explorers on the beach, and in the imaginative lighting on board the ship. But the real star is the beautiful cantata by Villa-Lobos that permeates the film.
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  • title:The Discovery of Brazil
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1937
  • Runtime:1h 2m
  • Genres: History ·
  • Countries of origin: Brazil ·
  • Original Language: Portuguese ·
  • Director: Humberto Mauro /
  • Writers: Bandeira Duarte ·
  • Production companies: INCE - Instituto Nacional de Cinema Educativo ·
  • Overview:O Descobrimento do Brasil (The Discovery of Brazil) is an impressive historical epic recreating Álvares Cabral’s voyage to the New World in 1500, with a score especially written by the renowned composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos. One of the earliest examples of Brazilian cinema, this film depicts the perilous journey of Pedro Álvares Cabral’s armada from Portugal to Brazil. Though somewhat rudimentary compared to other films of the period, The Discovery of Brazil distinguishes itself with its scenes of indigenous people and Portuguese explorers on the beach, and in the imaginative lighting on board the ship. But the real star is the beautiful cantata by Villa-Lobos that permeates the film.
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