The Poet of the Castle
A 10-minute portrait of modernist poet and de Andrade’s godfather, Manuel Bandeira, is clear in its affection for it subject, though like many New-Waveish films of the time, depicts the modern urban landscape as an ominous and alienating force.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Actors: Manuel Bandeira
Country: Brazil
Eight Hundred Times Lonely
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Back to the Titanic
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J.E.S.U.S.A.
An in-depth exploration of the relationship between Christianity and American nationalism and the violence that can often emerge from it. Far from a new phenomenon, this documentary traces the leveraging…
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Vince Giordano: There’s a Future in the Past
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Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
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The Five Obstructions
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The Life of Jo Menell: Americans, Mongrels, & Funky Junkies
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Remember the Sultana
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The Atlantis Puzzle
Fascinating new translations and fresh research are transforming the myth of Atlantis from the realm of fantasy into an incredible reality. Travel across continents and centuries to unlock the secrets…
AeroPress Movie
AeroPress Movie is a documentary revealing the story of AeroPress – from its inventor’s workshop in California to the stages of the AeroPress Championships around the world. It explores what…
