Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Carnaval Brasil — Anos 40
Status
released
Original Language
pt

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Production Companies

Manduri 35
Corrupio Vídeo