Brazilian actor list has Oscar winner, Brazilian classic of the 1970s, Walter Salles feature and criticism of the alienation present in the corporate environment
The actor, in an interview with Letterboxd, revealed his selection of four he considers essential. The list reflects its appreciation for seventh art and encompasses works that exploit deep and relevant themes. The first film mentioned is “The Employment”, directed by Ermanno Olmi in 1961. The plot follows Domenico, a young worker, who seeks safety in the job market. The work is a striking criticism of the alienation present in the corporate environment, but is not available on streaming platforms.
Another highlight is Giuseppe Tornatore’s “Paradiso Cinema”, released in 1988. The narrative revolves around Salvatore, a filmmaker who revisits his childhood in a small village in Sicily, where his passion for cinema began. This movie, which celebrates the magic of cinema, has won the Oscar as “Best Foreign Film” and can be rented on Apple+.
Wagner also mentions “Iracema: An Amazonian Fuck” by Jorge Bodanzky and Orlando Senna, launched in 1974. The work combines fiction and documentary, portraying the life of Iracema, a 15 -year -old prostitute, and his interaction with a truck driver. The film is a critique of exploration and deforestation in the Amazon, but is not available in streaming services.
Finally, “Foreign Land” by Daniela Thomas and Walter Salles, 1996, completes the list. History follows Paco, a young Brazilian who illegally emigrates to Portugal in search of new opportunities. The work addresses questions of identity and exile, and is accessible on the Globoplay platform.
Posted by Felipe Dantas
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