For six decades, the cinema of Nelson Pereira dos Santos has projected Brazil into the eyes of the world. Precursor of Cinema Novo, Nelson was, more than a director, he was an ideologue, a thinker of his country.
Direction
Directors clearly worship their subject — maybe too much?
Editing
Seamless weaving of six decades of fragile 16mm and VHS.
Production
Rare access to Nelson's personal archives and cranky charm.
Director
Ivelise Ferreira
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Nelson reportedly hated being filmed and made the directors shoot his 'bad side' on purpose. They used it anyway.
Cinema Novo wasn't just aesthetics — it was literally illegal to screen some of these films under Brazil's military dictatorship, making Nelson's smuggled prints literal acts of resistance.
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