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Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City (1968): Cast

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Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City is a 1968 documentary directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, starring Ferreira Gullar as Narrator (voice). It runs 24 minutes.

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Release year
Runtime
24 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
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The story

What Is Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City About?

The premise of Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City without spoilers.

In 1967 de Andrade was hired by Italy’s Olivetti to film Brazil’s new capital, Brasília. Built in the late 1950s and inaugurated in 1960 to settle the interior, the city became a utopia for the wealthy, echoing Brazil’s social divisions. His 1968 documentary, Brasília, Contradições de uma Cidade Nova, exposes them.

Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City Themes & Keywords

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  • brasilia
  • brazilian history
  • architecture
  • urbanism
  • transport in brazil
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Cast & crew

Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City Cast & Characters

Ferreira Gullar plays Narrator (voice) in Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City. Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.

From the director

More from Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

More films directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade: The Brazilwood Man, Erotic Stories, O Aleijadinho and Tropical Paths.

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Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City?

Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City runs 24 minutes.

When was Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City released?

Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City was released in 1968.

Who directed Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City?

Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City was directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.

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Who is in the cast of Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City?

Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City stars Ferreira Gullar as Narrator (voice).

Does Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City have a post-credit scene?

No. Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City in?

The original language of Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City is Portuguese.

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