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Many South American films that use the popular road movie format to
examine regional culture and attitudes, especially in Argentina and
Brazil. Pinazza performs a careful cultural analysis of the films
and investigates how road movies deal with narratives on nationhood
whilst simultaneously inserting themselves in a transnational
dialogue.
Sao Paulo is the largest city in South America and the powerhouse
of Brazil's economy. A multi-racial metropolis with a diverse
population of Asian, Arabic, and European immigrants as well as
migrants from other parts of Brazil, it is a global city with
international reach. Films set in Sao Paulo often replace the
postcard images of beautiful tropical beaches and laidback
lifestyles with working environments and the search for better
opportunities. Bikinis and flip flops give way to urban
subcultures, sport, entertainment, and artistic movements. The
ability to transcend national boundaries, and its resistance to
stereotypical images of an "exotic" Brazil, make Sao Paulo a
fascinating location in which to explore Brazil's changing economic
and cultural landscapes.
The first comprehensive guide to filmic representations of Sao
Paulo, this book serves as an introduction to the city for film
enthusiasts, visitors, and tourists while simultaneously opening
scholarly debates on global concerns such as marginalization, rapid
urbanization, and child poverty.
Many South American films that use the popular road movie format to
examine regional culture and attitudes, especially in Argentina and
Brazil. Pinazza performs a careful cultural analysis of the films
and investigates how road movies deal with narratives on nationhood
whilst simultaneously inserting themselves in a transnational
dialogue.
Addressing the appeal of the journey narrative from pre-cinema to
new media and through documentary, fiction and the spaces between,
this collection reveals the journey to be a persistent presence
across cinema and in cultural modernity. Drawing on examples from
different regions and cultures that traverse art and genre cinema,
the book explores the journey as a motif for something wider, a
metaphor for self-discovery and social transformation, and evidence
of autonomy and progress (or their lack). Illuminating areas of
global movement, belonging, diaspora and memory, these essays
document epochal changes in human behaviour, from urbanisation,
migration and war to tourism and shopping.
Addressing the appeal of the journey narrative from pre-cinema to
new media and through documentary, fiction and the spaces between,
this collection reveals the journey to be a persistent presence
across cinema and in cultural modernity. Drawing on examples from
different regions and cultures that traverse art and genre cinema,
the book explores the journey as a motif for something wider, a
metaphor for self-discovery and social transformation, and evidence
of autonomy and progress (or their lack). Illuminating areas of
global movement, belonging, diaspora and memory, these essays
document epochal changes in human behaviour, from urbanisation,
migration and war to tourism and shopping.
An indispensable, fully up-to-date phrasebook for travellers to
both Portugal and Brazil, in a pocket-size format and beautiful
cover design This newly revised and updated Portuguese Phrase Book
contains a wealth of useful words and phrases for travellers in
both Portugal and Brazil, with a particular emphasis on Brazilian
Portuguese. The book includes basic grammar, a pronunciation guide,
additional vocabulary and phrases to suit every place, event and
situation. Clearly presented and easy to use, it is the perfect
pocket-sized travelling companion. - Essential phrases for travel,
eating out, shopping, sightseeing - Numbers, times and dates -
Pronunciation given - Grammar basics and vocabulary list - Designed
for use in both Brazil and Portugal - Particular emphasis on
Brazilian Portuguese
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