O Descobrimento do Brasil (1936) DVD-R

Starring: Álvaro Costa, João de Deus, Manoel Rocha, Alfredo Silva, Arthur Oliveira
Directed by: Humberto Mauro
Print: Black & White
Runtime: 60 minutes
Genre: Drama
Language: Portuguese (No subtitles)

*O Descobrimento do Brasil* (The Discovery of Brazil) is a 1936 Brazilian historical drama directed by Humberto Mauro. The film portrays the arrival of Portuguese explorers in Brazil in 1500, focusing on their interactions with the indigenous people. The narrative is based on the letter written by Pero Vaz de Caminha, the official scribe of the expedition. The film is notable for its use of Heitor Villa-Lobos' original score, which adds a distinctive musical element to the portrayal of Brazil's colonial history.