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Release Year1971
Runtime0h 11m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorLuiz Carlos Lacerda
WritersLuiz Carlos Lacerda
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsNelson Filma
About Nelson Filma
The work of Nelson Pereira dos Santos guides the documentary, which traces the path taken by Cinema Novo and addresses the issues raised by the filmmaker during the filming of Brazilian Cinema classics.
Directed by Luiz Carlos Lacerda, Nelson Filma leans on a strong ensemble — Alex Viany, Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Nildo Parente — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1971.
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