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O Guesa

1969 · 20 min

A quiet, scholarly collage of engravings and verse that asks you to sit with a forgotten poet's vision of Brazilian history.

Directed by
Sérgio Santeiro
Genres
Documentary
Overview
"Life and work of the Maranhense poet Sousândrade (1833-1902), illustrated with engravings on Brazilian history, from the discovery to the proclamation of the Republic."
How it feels
Earnest, melancholic and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Art, politics, memory, identity
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Sérgio Santeiro
Genres
Documentary
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness4
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Sérgio Santeiro
Written by
Sérgio Santeiro
Starring
Ferreira Gullar
Cinematography
Roberto Maia
Runtime
20 min
Country
Brazil
Languages
Portuguese

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