Brazil Four Ways--Very Different Films Showcase Great Cultural Diversity
I've really been enjoying these Global Lens Collections that come out several times a year and spotlight a particular country's films. It is a cheaper way to pick up some movies you might not ordinarily watch or get a chance to see. Of course, with any compilation--there are going to be films that you might love and those that you might not. It's a gamble, but the adventure seeker in me enjoys the mystery. I have certainly viewed my fair share of Brazilian films in the past. The ones I've tended to gravitate toward have been gritty, realistic, and very alive. Some of those same qualities can be seen in the four films included in this set, although it is an amazingly diverse selection--there is a serio-comic slice of life drama, a multigenerational crime story, a period piece, and even a silent film. Every film has its merits and this is a pleasantly strong set.
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