O Amor Natural

1997

1h 16m

Documentary

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6 Reviews

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50+ Ratings

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.

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

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 3/4

Apr 12, 2002

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Russell Smith

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 3/5

Oct 30, 2001

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Maria Garcia

Film Journal International

Composed of dramatic and thoughtful readings followed by surprisingly candid interviews.

Jul 11, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 26, 2005

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Brian Webster

Apollo Guide

Rated: 72/100

Oct 30, 2001

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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

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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