Galleria Olido presents a project called "Brazil, A Documented Country " (Brasil, um Pais Documentado), from August 27 to 29 there will be documentary about Brazil in this traditional cinema of the center of Sao Paulo.
The program includes classic documentaries that show part of history of our country. The movies are in Portuguese but we found it a good opportunity for those of you who are living here and already speak Portuguese or who are learning our language and wants to know more about Brazil.
O Chamado de Deus
(RJ, 2000, 90 min). Dir.: José Joffily.
The movie shows the vocation of young people to religious life through stories of seminarians who will become priests and of those who are closest to the Theology of Liberation.
Day 27, 3 pm
O Prisioneiro da Grade de Ferro
(SP, 2003, 123 min). Dir.: Paulo Sacramento.
One year before the deactivation of the Carandiru jail, in September 2002, prisoners learn how to use video cameras and document their daily lives.
Day 27, 5 pm
Carolina
(SP, 2003, 15 min). Dir.: Jeferson De.
In late 1950, Carolina Maria de Jesus writes a story about hunger, prejudice and poverty present in the slum where she lives. The book is a worldwide success, but she dies in the same situation.
Day 27, 7 pm
A Negação do Brasil
(SP, 2000, 91 min). Dir.: Joel Zito Araújo.
The struggle of black people for recognition of their importance in the history of Brazilian soap operas.
Day 27, 7.30 pm
Um Passaporte Húngaro
(RJ, 2002, 71 min). Dir.: Sandra Kogut.
The consular difficulties that immigrants faced in wartime, using the drama of their ancestors.
Day 28, 3 pm
Clarita
(RJ, 2007, 15 min). Dir.: Thereza Jessouroun.
Based on the story of the director's mother, bearer of Alzheimer's disease, the short movie represents reflections and questions about the meaning of life and coexistence with death.
Day 28, 5 pm
33
(SP, 2002, 75 min). Dir.: Kiko Goifman.
The documentary follows the director's search for his biological mother in Minas Gerais, when he was 33 years old.
Day 28, 5.15 pm
O Velho, a História de Luz de Carlos Prestes
(SP, 1997, 105 min). Dir.: Toni Venturi.
The history and life of the activist Luiz Carlos Prestes, who became leader of the general secretary of the Brazilian Communist Party.
Day 28, 7.30 pm
Edifício Master
(RJ, 2002, 110 min). Dir.: Eduardo Coutinho.
During seven days, a team filmed the daily life of residents of the Master Building, located in Copacabana. In the building about 500 people live, and the film brings the story of 37 of them.
Day 29, 3 pm
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
(DF, 1990, 168 min). Dir.: Vladimir Carvalho.
The poor life conditions of the workers who arrived in Brasilia during the construction of the city.
Day 29, 5 pm
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Where: Galleria Olido, Avenida São João, 473 - Sao Paulo
When: August 27 to 29
How much: R$ 1
Rael da Rima got involved with Rap music in the 90´s when he was about eight years old. Born in a family of musicians, he believes that his family´s influences made it possible for him to feel comfortable enough to get into the music scene and express himself. His music isn't only about Rap, as he also creates melodies for his lyrics and brings a mix of different music styles into his compositions.
If the deadlines will be meet, Sao Paulo will have, in 2011, 71 km of subway track, 2 km longer than today. The investments of the state government in rail transportation, from 2007 to 2011, is of 23 billion reais. Located in an area of 14 000 square meters, the equivalent of two football fields, the Vila Prudente Station is one of the most modern of the network. The old turnstiles have given way to the automatic glass doors of 1.80 meters height. Built 30 meters deep, the platform for embarking and disembarking is sealed with glass walls that open only with the train has arrived, minimizing the risk of accidents.
The artist is known for bold colors and the well-tempered, hyperactive, featureless and sometimes naked or chubby characters. Well assembled and arranged in series, the show has four works displayed in the window that opens onto the Avenida Paulista in an appropriate "conversation" with the street. Haring is famous since in 1980, when he started drawing on blank advertising panels in New York subway. In 1983 he attended the 17th Bienal of Sao Paulo and even paint a wall on Avenue Sumaré later erased.
The ten finalists of the Best 'Pastel' Competition will be assembled today, beginning at 9am on the Charles Miller square in front of the Pacaembu Stadium. The Pastel will be sold for R$ 1 till 11am. The winner has to get the best score among popular and technical judge. The biggest winner is the community and the competitor's staff working for the best 'Pastel' ever. Join it!
The collection Pirelli / MASP Photography reaches its 18th edition with 70 works of photographers from Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Bahia and Pará, and the American George Leary Love, who served in Sao Paulo from 60ies to 90ies and will receive a posthumous tribute alongside Luiz Hossaka. The exhibition brings in São Paulo, in this edition, the pictures of the publicist Ricardo Barcellos, of the photojournalist Marlene Bergamo and of Gustavo Lacerda, with works from the series Albinos, of 2009. The use of technological resources in the photography is covered by the works of photographers such as Rafael Jacinto, Pio Figueroa and Joao Kehl and the producer Carol Lopes from the studio Cia da Foto.
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