O Poeta Americano (2014)
The boy runs after the ball. The worker builds concrete dreams between buildings and soccer balls in a lowland field in Recife. The poet receives a word ball, gives a literal stroke and makes an imaginary goal in this film about football, passion and poetry. João Cabral's America goes beyond the four lines of the field or paper, it transcends time and the field; update the memory to the fact that the love of football will not be volatile or ephemeral, neither in defeat nor in victory.
Director: Lírio Ferreira
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: June 17, 2014
Screenplay
Cinematography: Pedro Sotero
Editing: Camila Valença
Production: Chá Cinematográfico, SescTV
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
poem, football (soccer)
More Films by Director: Lírio Ferreira
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is O Poeta Americano about?
- The boy runs after the ball. The worker builds concrete dreams between buildings and soccer balls in a lowland field in Recife. The poet receives a word ball, gives a literal stroke and makes an imaginary goal in this film about football, passion and poetry. João Cabral's America goes beyond the four lines of the field or paper, it transcends time and the field; update the memory to the fact that the love of football will not be volatile or ephemeral, neither in defeat nor in victory.
- Who directed O Poeta Americano?
- O Poeta Americano was directed by Lírio Ferreira.
- How long is O Poeta Americano?
- O Poeta Americano has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is O Poeta Americano?
- O Poeta Americano is a Documentary film.
- Where was O Poeta Americano produced?
- O Poeta Americano was produced in Brazil.