Foundational Films: Early Cinema and Modernity in Brazil

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In her authoritative new book, Maite Conde introduces readers to the crucial early years of Brazilian cinema. Focusing on silent films released during the First Republic (1889-1930), Foundational Films explores how the medium became implicated in a larger project to transform Brazil into a modern nation. Analyzing an array of cinematic forms, from depictions of contemporary life and fan magazines, to experimental avant-garde productions, Conde demonstrates the distinct ways in which Brazil’s early film culture helped to project a new image of the country.  Read more

ISBN10 0520290992
ISBN13 978-0520290990
Edition First Edition
Language English
Publisher University of California Press
Dimensions 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
Item Weight 1 pounds
Print length 310 pages
Publication date August 21, 2018

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