Carnaval Brasil — Anos 40

Documentary about Carnival, narrated by anthropologist and photographer Pierre Verger, who came to Brazil in the 1940s. Video tells the origins of Carnival in Salvador, with the Blocos and Afoxés, and the traditions of frevo and maracatu in Recife, with notable images from the Verger archive.

Release Date

February 1, 1985

Status

Released

Original Title

Carnaval Brasil — Anos 40

Runtime

10min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Portuguese

Production Companies

Manduri 35Corrupio Vídeo