Description
Book SynopsisSão Paulo is the largest city in South America and the powerhouse of Brazil’s economy. A multi-racial metropolis with a diverse population of Asian, Arabic and European immigrants as well as migrants from other parts of Brazil, it is a global city with international reach. Films set in São Paulo often replace the postcard images of beautiful tropical beaches and laid-back lifestyles with working environments and the search for better opportunities. Bikinis and flip flops give way to urban subcultures, sport, entertainment and artistic movements. The ability to transcend national boundaries, and its resistance to stereotypical images of an 'exotic' Brazil, make São Paulo a fascinating location in which to explore Brazil’s changing economic and cultural landscapes.
Table of ContentsMaps/Scenes
Scenes 1-8 – 1929-1981
Scenes 9-15 – 1981-2002
Scenes 16-22 – 2002-2005
Scenes 23-29 – 2006-2007
Scenes 30-36 – 2007-2008
Scenes 37-43 – 2008-2012
Essays
São Paulo: City of the Imagination – Reinaldo Cardenuto
São Paulo on the Big Screen: Cinematic [Post] Modernity – Alfredo Suppia
Paulista Film Industry: An Overview – Fábio Uchôa
Cinema Marginal – Daniel Serravalle de Sá
The City of São Paulo as Depicted in Tata Amaral's Movies – Marcia Carvalho
The Geography of Segregation: Violence and Class Division in Contemporary São Paulo Cinema – Tiago de Luca
Transnational Minhocão: The Emblematic Highway – Natália Pinazza
