![]() ![]() And this was one of the primary points of discussion among Brazilian modernists in the 1920s, who felt that their country needed to embrace its culture and values, and not continue attempting to reproduce European culture. Three writers took part of the Brazilian delegation: Oscar Nakasato, author of the book Nihonjin, 2012 Jabuti Award winning novel, about the story of. “In the same way, the identity of an entire people can be erased, if their cultural memory isn’t preserved. Nihonjin: Author: Oscar Nakasato: Language: Portuguese: ISBN: 9788502131088: Year: 2011: Pages: 173: File Size: 632.9 KB. “When that story is erased, so is the identity of that individual,” says Catunda. Abaporu represented the idea of devouring the different cultures that make up our country and producing something new, unique and authentic.” They also mention that the film deals with memory and how each and every idea, thought or moment is registered in common history. ![]() ![]() “Abaporu, the being in this film which swallows Tarsilinha and her friends, literally means ‘man eater’ in the Tupi-Guarani language and came to symbolize the Brazilian Anthropophagic movement. 64 books based on 1 votes: Gabriela, Cravo e Canela by Jorge Amado, O Trapicheiro by Marques Rebelo, Rua Augusta by Maria de Lourdes Teixeira, Porto Cale. “This unique combination is a strong presence in Brazilian identity and an intrinsic part of the film,” they point out. Catunda and Mistrorigo love the fact that their movie features many magical Brazilian characters that are inspired by legends and stories passed down by their country’s indigenous population, early African inhabitants and Portuguese ancestors. ![]()
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