

Before Cinema Novo revolutionized the Brazilian cinematic scenery, a young craftsman and Bahian filmmaker had already paved the way for the beginning of the journey for some of the biggest and most popular films of Brazilian history. The documentary tells fragments of the story of director Roberto Pires, through snippets of his life and a journey through his body of work, interspersing archival footage, scenes of his films and an interview with his son, also a filmmaker, Petrus Pires, followed by a poetic narration and an original soundtrack inspired by his film Abrigo Nuclear.
Petrus Pires
Ele mesmo
LeadVictor Marques
Narrador
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paula Anuska's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Roberto Pires: Êle Fêz O Cinema Baiano Nascer is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”