Cinema
Originally released in 1974. Cinema is a documentary film. directed by Paulo César Saraceni. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A lesson in conciseness, expressiveness, and humor on the inexhaustible theme of the dream of making movies. A parodic lesson, a Brazilian version of historical scenes filmed by the Lumiére brothers in 1895—the baby, the bath in the garden, the workers leaving, and the arrival of the train. The melodrama of a couple of lovers through time and the history of cinema. Many sequence shots, as preferred and taught by Cinema Novo. Everything about a film being made and being watched. The language of cinema (shot, reverse shot, tracking shot, editing, mixing, dubbing, etc.), interspersed with quotes from Humberto Mauro, Godard, Glauber Rocha, and Rossellini.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1974
52 years ago
Runtime
0h 15m
15 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cinema about?
A lesson in conciseness, expressiveness, and humor on the inexhaustible theme of the dream of making movies. A parodic lesson, a Brazilian version of historical scenes filmed by the Lumiére brothe...
Who directed Cinema?
Cinema was directed by Paulo César Saraceni.
How long is Cinema?
Cinema has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was Cinema released?
Cinema was released on January 1, 1974 in theaters.