CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 1h 33m

When Brazil Was Modern

Documentary

Brazilian architecture in the 20th century influenced generations of architects worldwide. But there was a time when choosing an architectural style also meant choosing a vision for the country, amidst political power struggles.

Directed byFabiano Maciel

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
PT
Released
June 26, 2025
Studios
Ocean Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Guilherme Wisnik

Self

Paulo Mendes da Rocha

Self

Maurício Lissovsky

Self

Rosana Paulino

Self

Italo Campofiorito

Self

José Carlos Coutinho

Self

Abílio Guerra

Self

Ana Paula Koury

Self

Rafael Cardoso

Self

Helena Bomeny

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Fabiano Maciel
Written by
Lauro Cavalcanti
Guilherme Vasconcelos

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