The Largest Mass of Granite in the World (2020)
Between 1920 and 1953, the government of São Paulo sponsored the construction of a massive nationalist monument created by the famous Brazilian sculptor Victor Brecheret in honor of the bandeirantes, 16th and 17th-century fortune hunters and enslavers of indigenous people. To this day, the statue’s granite faces hear echoes from the official discourse behind the monument.
Director: Luis Felipe Labaki
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: August 20, 2020
Cast
- Henrique Chiurciu - Narrador
Screenplay
- Luis Felipe Labaki (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Ricardo Miyada, Emilio Gonzales
Editing: Bruna Carvalho Almeida
Production: Barsut Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Largest Mass of Granite in the World about?
- Between 1920 and 1953, the government of São Paulo sponsored the construction of a massive nationalist monument created by the famous Brazilian sculptor Victor Brecheret in honor of the bandeirantes, 16th and 17th-century fortune hunters and enslavers of indigenous people. To this day, the statue’s granite faces hear echoes from the official discourse behind the monument.
- Who directed The Largest Mass of Granite in the World?
- The Largest Mass of Granite in the World was directed by Luis Felipe Labaki.
- Who stars in The Largest Mass of Granite in the World?
- The Largest Mass of Granite in the World stars Henrique Chiurciu.
- How long is The Largest Mass of Granite in the World?
- The Largest Mass of Granite in the World has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is The Largest Mass of Granite in the World?
- The Largest Mass of Granite in the World is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Largest Mass of Granite in the World produced?
- The Largest Mass of Granite in the World was produced in Brazil.