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Foundational Films

Early Cinema and Modernity in Brazil
By:Maite Conde
Publisher:University of California Press
Print ISBN:9780520290990
eText ISBN:9780520964884
Edition:1
Copyright:2018
Format:Page Fidelity

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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. 

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