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Chinese Viola
“My meeting with Brazilian cinema”
6.0 / 10• 1975• 8m•NR• Portuguese
Documentary
Storyline
The rare short film presents a curious dialogue between filmmaker Julio Bressane and actor Grande Otelo, where, in a mixture of decorated and improvised text, we discover a little manifesto to the Brazilian experimental cinema. Also called "Belair's last film," Chinese Viola reveals the first partnership between photographer Walter Carvalho and Bressane.
Cast & Crew
Júlio Bressane
Self
Lead
Grande Otelo
Self
Walter Carvalho
Self
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Júlio Bressane's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Chinese Viola is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
