Carnaval Brasil — Anos 40 (1985)
Documentary about Carnival, narrated by anthropologist and photographer Pierre Verger, who came to Brazil in the 1940s. Video tells the origins of Carnival in Salvador, with the Blocos and Afoxés, and the traditions of frevo and maracatu in Recife, with notable images from the Verger archive.
Director:
Pierre Verger
Writers:
Arlete Soares, Pierre Verger.
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Pierre Verger as Narrator |
| Camera | Luiz Matias | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Arlete Soares | Screenplay |
| Production | José Amâncio | Producer |
| Directing | Pierre Verger | Director |
| Writing | Pierre Verger | Screenplay |
| Production | Mimito Gomes | Producer |
| Production | Ana Basbaum | Producer |
| Production | ivete Gonzalez | Producer |
| Camera | Carlos Eduardo da Silva | Camera Operator |
| Directing | Barros Freire | Co-Director |
| Editing | Décio Matos Jr. | Editor |