Documentary · Brazil · 2017 · 1h 40m

CineMagia: The Story of São Paulo's Video Stores

CineMagia: A História das Videolocadoras de São Paulo

Director

Cast

Rubens Ewald Filho as Himself Raphael Cubakowic as Himself André Sturm as Himself Oceano Vieira de Melo as Himself Carlos Cardoso as Himself Carlos Mota as Himself

Crew

Alan Oliveira — Editor Alan Oliveira — Writer Alan Oliveira — Producer

Tagline

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Synopsis

Before the streaming era, the video stores were the key for the beginning of home video experience in Brazil. The documentary narrates the history of São Paulo's mom-and-pop video stores from its appearance to the vanishing of this platform. Owners, employees, customers and critics talk about the experience of renting a movie.

Key Collaborators

Alan Oliveira Director Alan Oliveira Editor Alan Oliveira Writer Alan Oliveira Producer

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