Directory of World Cinema: Brazil German companies from General Electric to

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Directory of World Cinema: Brazil German companies from General Electric toBest known to international audiences for its carnivalesque irreverence and recent gangster blockbusters, Brazilian cinema is gaining prominence with critics, at global film festivals, and on DVD shelves. This volume seeks to introduce newcomers to Brazilian cinema and to offer valuable insights to those already well versed in the topic. It brings into sharp focus some of the most important movements, genres, and themes from across the eras of