Screen LibraryStars and stardom in Brazilian cinema /
Despite the recent explosion of scholarly interest in "star studies," Brazilian film has received comparatively little attention. As this volume demonstrates, however, the richness of Brazilian stardom extends well beyond the ubiquitous Carmen Miranda. Among the studies assembled here are...
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Berghahn Books,
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| Publisher Address: | New York, NY : |
| Publication Dates: | 2017. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
Despite the recent explosion of scholarly interest in "star studies," Brazilian film has received comparatively little attention. As this volume demonstrates, however, the richness of Brazilian stardom extends well beyond the ubiquitous Carmen Miranda. Among the studies assembled here are fascinating explorations of figures such as Eliane Lage (the star attraction of Sao Paulo's Vera Cruz studios), cult horror movie auteur Coffin Joe, and Lazaro Ramos, the most visible Afro-Brazilian actor today. At the same time, contributors interrogate the inner workings of the star system in Brazil, from |
| Item Description: | "Berghahnonfilm"--Cover. |
| Carrier Form: | vi, 294 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781785338434 1785338439 9781785332982 1785332988 |
| Index Number: | PN1993 |
| CLC: | J905.777 |
| Call Number: | J905.777/S796 |
| Contents: |
Introduction / Consuming visions: female stars, the melindrosa and desires for a Brazilian film industry / A star system created by fans: Pernambucan cinema in the 1920s / A star in the spotlight: Carmen Santos and Brazilian cinema of the 1920s / Carmen Miranda: from national star to global brand / Cinelândia magazine and the creation of home-grown movie stars in the 1950s / Oscarito and Grande Otelo: 'the terrible |