Carnaval Brasil — Anos 40

Carnaval Brasil — Anos 40 1985 Directed by Pierre Verger , Barros Freire

Documentary about Carnival, narrated by anthropologist and photographer Pierre Verger, who came to Brazil in the 1940s. Video tells the origins of Carnival in Salvador, with the Blocos and Afoxés, and the traditions of frevo and maracatu in Recife, with notable images from the Verger archive.

Country Brazil

Production Country Brazil

Language Portuguese

Spoken Language Portuguese

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies Manduri 35 , Corrupio Vídeo

Release Date 1 February 1985

10 mins