

A 10-minute portrait of modernist poet and de Andrade’s godfather, Manuel Bandeira, is clear in its affection for it subject, though like many New-Waveish films of the time, depicts the modern urban landscape as an ominous and alienating force.
Manuel Bandeira
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Lead“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joaquim Pedro de Andrade's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Poet of the Castle is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”