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BRAZIL · 1957

Rio, Northern Zone

Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Cinema Novo Brazil social injustice samba music Brazilian favelas poverty artistic struggle
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Synopsis

A talented songwriter of sambas is forced to face the social injustices of the city around him.

Year1957
CountryBrazil
DirectorNelson Pereira dos Santos
MovementCinema Novo Brazil
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