Drama ·Romance · Brazil · 1969 · 1h 34m

Compasso de Espera

Director

Cast

Zózimo Bulbul as Jorge de Oliveira Renée de Vielmond as Cristina Léa Garcia as Zefa Antônio Pitanga as Assis Stênio Garcia as Radar Elida Gay Palmer as Ema

Crew

Jorge Bodanzky — Director of Photography Charles F. Mendes de Almeida — Editor Antunes Filho — Screenplay

Synopsis

Jorge de Oliveira is an Afro-Brazilian poet who works in a publicity agency in São Paulo. Torn between his rich white lovers and his black family and friends, Jorge's situation serves as a springboard to a discussion about racial issues in Brazil.

Mood & Themes

racism

Key Collaborators

Antunes Filho Director Jorge Bodanzky Director of Photography Charles F. Mendes de Almeida Editor Antunes Filho Screenplay

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