O Canto da Raça (1941)

O Canto da Raça (1941) poster

A film based on a poem by Cassiano Ricardo that described the city of São Paulo with its factories, houses, streetcars, lights, life, etc.; a young woman recited the poem while the images showed what she was saying. "Canto da Raça" was never even shown; Getúlio Vargas ordered the censors to seize it on charges of "parochialism." The film was burned; not even the negative survived; everything was burned.

Director: José Medina
Genre: Documentary
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Gilberto Rossi
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is O Canto da Raça about?
A film based on a poem by Cassiano Ricardo that described the city of São Paulo with its factories, houses, streetcars, lights, life, etc.; a young woman recited the poem while the images showed what she was saying. "Canto da Raça" was never even shown; Getúlio Vargas ordered the censors to seize it on charges of "parochialism." The film was burned; not even the negative survived; everything was burned.
Who directed O Canto da Raça?
O Canto da Raça was directed by José Medina.
What genre is O Canto da Raça?
O Canto da Raça is a Documentary film.