The Evolution of Brazilian Cinema as a Tool for Social Critique
Authors
Renata Ferreira, University of Brasília, Brazil ()Files
Abstract
This film studies research traces the evolution of Brazilian cinema from Cinema Novo to contemporary productions, examining its role as a vehicle for social critique. Thematic analysis of 30 films reveals consistent engagement with issues of inequality, political repression, and racial discrimination. The study highlights cinema's enduring function as a site of cultural resistance.