Overview
In 1967, de Andrade was invited by the Italian company Olivetti to produce a documentary on the new Brazilian capital city of Brasília. Constructed during the latter half of the 1950s and founded in 1960, the city was part of an effort to populate Brazil’s vast interior region and was to be the embodiment of democratic urban planning, free from the class divisions and inequalities that characterize so many metropolises. Unsurprisingly, Brasília, Contradições de uma Cidade Nova (Brasília, Contradictions of a New City, 1968) revealed Brasília to be utopic only for the wealthy, replicating the same social problems present in every Brazilian city. (Senses of Cinema)
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City?
Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City was directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.
Where was Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City produced?
It was produced by companies including Filmes do Serro in Brazil.
Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Brasilia, Contradictions of a New City wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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