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O Amor Natural

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When Carlos Drummond de Andrade, one of Brazil's most respected poets, died in 1987, he left behind a hidden cache of erotic poetry that seemed at odds with his normally measured work. Director Heddy Honigmann explores Brazil's relationship with his sexually explicit verse by walking through Rio de Janeiro and asking elderly passersby to recite de Andrade's poetry. His provocative imagery inspires them to reminisce about their own sexual adventures, past loves and long-forgotten memories.

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Fernando F. Croce Slant Magazine O Amor Natural remains hopeful about the unifying potential of Carlos Drummond de Andrade's poetry of desire. Rated: 3/4 Oct 25, 2007 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 3/4 Apr 12, 2002 Full Review Russell Smith Austin Chronicle Rated: 3/5 Oct 30, 2001 Full Review Maria Garcia Film Journal International Composed of dramatic and thoughtful readings followed by surprisingly candid interviews. Jul 11, 2007 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 26, 2005 Full Review Brian Webster Apollo Guide Rated: 72/100 Oct 30, 2001 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This is a really nice documentary that uses the erotic poems of Carlos Drummond de Andrade to explore Brasil and it's inhabitants. It is happy, open fresh and beautifull. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Carlos Drummond de Andrade, one of Brazil's most respected poets, died in 1987, he left behind a hidden cache of erotic poetry that seemed at odds with his normally measured work. Director Heddy Honigmann explores Brazil's relationship with his sexually explicit verse by walking through Rio de Janeiro and asking elderly passersby to recite de Andrade's poetry. His provocative imagery inspires them to reminisce about their own sexual adventures, past loves and long-forgotten memories.
Director
Heddy Honigmann
Producer
Pieter van Huystee
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Brazilian Portuguese
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 2, 2010
Runtime
1h 16m