Nelson Pereira dos Santos – A Life of Cinema

For six decades, the cinema of Nelson Pereira dos Santos has projected Brazil into the eyes of the world. Precursor of Cinema Novo, Nelson was, more than a director, he was an ideologue, a thinker of his country.

Cast

Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Self (archive footage)

Grande Otelo

Self (archive footage)

Luiz Carlos Barreto

Self (archive footage)

Jorge Amado

Self (archive footage)