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Janauba

April 22, 1993 0h 18m

Originally released in 1993. Janauba is a feature film. directed by Eder Santos. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Santos constructs a lyrical meditation on his native Brazilian landscape, its culture and its inhabitants. Santos pays tribute to two important historical figures from Brazilian cinema — Humberto Mauro and Mario Peixoto — and their films The Ox-cart and The Limit. Contemporary footage, recorded in Death Valley and in Janauba, a town in the artist's native state of Minas Gerais, describes landscapes that appear to be untouched by time. In contrast, the reality of their inhabitants suggests an idealized, yet never realized, future.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 22, 1993 32 years ago
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Runtime 0h 18m 18 minutes total
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Language XX Original language

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Production Details

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Released
Original Language
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Janauba about?

Santos constructs a lyrical meditation on his native Brazilian landscape, its culture and its inhabitants. Santos pays tribute to two important historical figures from Brazilian cinema — Humberto...

Who directed Janauba?

Janauba was directed by Eder Santos.

How long is Janauba?

Janauba has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).

When was Janauba released?

Janauba was released on April 22, 1993 in theaters.