The Poet of the Castle (1959)
Overview
A 10-minute portrait of modernist poet and de Andrade’s godfather, Manuel Bandeira, is clear in its affection for it subject, though like many New-Waveish films of the time, depicts the modern urban landscape as an ominous and alienating force.
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Directed By
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Crew
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Manuel Bandeira
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Sérgio Montagna
Carla Civelli
Giuseppe Baldacconi
A.P. Castro
TOP CAST
Manuel Bandeira
Self
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