O Homem do Pau-Brasil (1982)
Release Year: 1982
Nation: Brazil
Alternative Title: The Brazilwood Man
Director: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Writer: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Production & Genre
Story
Fantasy comedy about Brazilian writer Oswald de Andrade, one of the most important icons of Modernism in Brazil. In the film, Oswald is played by two actors: Ítala Nandi, as his feminine anima, and Flávio Galvão, as the masculine half.
Summary
In "The Brazilwood Man," Brazilian Modernist icon Oswald de Andrade is vividly portrayed through a unique duality: Ítala Nandi embodies his feminine anima, while Flávio Galvão brings life to his masculine counterpart in this whimsical comedy-drama. This fantastical blend of art and personality celebrates one of Brazil's most influential literary figures with wit and verve.
