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AFS SERIES: JUNGLE FREAKS: THE CINEMA NOVO OF JOAQUIM PEDRO DE ANDRADE

Presented by Austin Film Society at AFS Cinema, Austin TX

Jun 07 - 28 2018
AFS SERIES: JUNGLE FREAKS: THE CINEMA NOVO OF JOAQUIM PEDRO DE ANDRADE

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade is one of the most important figures of Brazil’s Cinema Novo period.

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade is one of the most important figures of Brazil’s Cinema Novo period and his film MACUNAIMA (aka JUNGLE FREAKS) helped to set the tone for this style of film that, much like its musical analogue, Tropicalia, gave the psychedelic and countercultural movements that were then sweeping the world a uniquely Brazilian beat. If you love John Waters’ and Lina Wertmuller’s approach to film narrative, we think you will enjoy these films.

MACUNAIMA

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ADMISSION INFO

$9 – $11.25, Member discounts available

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AFS Cinema

6226 Middle Fiskeville Road, Austin, TX 78752

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