The Discovery of Brazil poster

The Discovery of Brazil | O Descobrimento do Brasil

Description: O Descobrimento do Brasil (The Discovery of Brazil) is an impressive historical epic recreating Álvares Cabral’s voyage to the New World in 1500, with a score especially written by the renowned composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos. One of the earliest examples of Brazilian cinema, this film depicts the perilous journey of Pedro Álvares Cabral’s armada from Portugal to Brazil. Though somewhat rudimentary compared to other films of the period, The Discovery of Brazil distinguishes itself with its scenes of indigenous people and Portuguese explorers on the beach, and in the imaginative lighting on board the ship. But the real star is the beautiful cantata by Villa-Lobos that permeates the film.

Genres: History

Homepage:

Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0

Runtime: 62 minutes

Series Credit

Alvaro Costa

Played Pedro Alvares Cabral

Series Credit

João de Deus

Played

Series Credit

Manoel Rocha

Played

Backdrops

Posters

Logos