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Raízes do Brasil

Documentary in two parts about Brazilian writer, journalist and sociologist Sérgio Buarque de Holanda. The first part describes how the author used to pass his days with family and friends, while the second offers a historical panorama of the times, including his reaction to Nazism and the years of Vargas’ dictatorship, and the arrival of the modernist movement in Brazil.

Top Cast

  • Chico Buarque

    Chico Buarque

    Self

  • Antônio Cândido

    Antônio Cândido

    Self

  • Bebel Gilberto

    Bebel Gilberto

    Self

  • Carlinhos Brown

    Carlinhos Brown

    Self

  • Sílvia Buarque

    Sílvia Buarque

    Self

  • Paulo Vanzolini

    Paulo Vanzolini

    Self

  • Miúcha

    Miúcha

    Self

Overview

Documentary in two parts about Brazilian writer, journalist and sociologist Sérgio Buarque de Holanda. The first part describes how the author used to pass his days with family and friends, while the second offers a historical panorama of the times, including his reaction to Nazism and the years of Vargas’ dictatorship, and the arrival of the modernist movement in Brazil.

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