The Old Soldier´s Ballad
A Cobra Fumou
Colour, 35mm
Brazil, 2002, 94 min
Section: New Brazilian Documentary
| Director: | Vinícius Reis |
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| Screenplay: | Vinícius Reis |
| Dir. of Photography: | Marcelo Guru Duarte |
| Music: | Ubirajara Cabral |
| Designer: | Vinícius Reis |
| Editor: | Mariana Barsted, André Lozzano |
| Producer: | Erik de Castro, Christian de Castro |
| Production: | BSB Cinema |
| Sales: | Grupo Novo de Cinema e TV |
| Contact: | Grupo Novo de Cinema e TV |
Synopsis
Twenty-four thousand Brazilian troops fought in Italy during World War Two. The biggest battles took place at Monte Castello and during the taking of Montessa. Brazilian soldiers had to face tough German units but also the harsh European winter. The film records the reminiscences of several who survived, among them telegraph operator Miguel Pereira (who remained in Italy after the war), important artist Carlos Scliar, journalist Joel Silveira and General Meira Mattos. In February 2000 the film crew set out for Italy to seek out remaining Brazilian war veterans.
About the director
Vinícius Reis has shot two shorts: A Rose Is a Rose and Wastefulness, and the documentaries Gentileza – The Prophet’s Life and We from the Hill. The Old Soldier´s Ballad is his first feature-length movie, his tribute to Brazilian heroes of World War Two.
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