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Carnaval Brasil — Anos 40

1985Directed by Pierre Verger

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Released: February 1, 1985
Runtime: 10m

About Carnaval Brasil — Anos 40

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Director: Pierre Verger
Writers: Pierre Verger
Arlete Soares

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Pierre VergerNarrator

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