Razor on the Screen: Plínio Marcos and Brazilian Cinema - Rafael de Luna Freire

A compelling exploration of the life and work of Plínio Marcos, a groundbreaking Brazilian playwright, screenwriter, and director.

A master of social realism, Marcos's work is characterized by its raw and unflinching portrayal of the lives of the marginalized and oppressed in Brazilian society.

Razor on the Screen offers a comprehensive analysis of Marcos's filmography, providing insights into his unique style, his influences, and his enduring impact on Brazilian cinema.

A must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian cinema, social realism, or the power of art to effect social change.

About the Book

In Razor on the Screen, Rafael de Luna Freire presents a comprehensive and insightful study of the life and work of Plínio Marcos, one of the most important figures in Brazilian cinema.

Marcos was a playwright, screenwriter, and director whose work is characterized by its raw and unflinching portrayal of the lives of the marginalized and oppressed in Brazilian society. His films are often set in the slums of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and they depict the harsh realities of poverty, violence, and drug addiction.

Freire's book offers a detailed analysis of Marcos's filmography, providing insights into his unique style, his influences, and his enduring impact on Brazilian cinema. He argues that Marcos's work is essential to understanding the social and political history of Brazil, and that it continues to resonate with audiences today.

About the Author

Rafael de Luna Freire is a professor of film studies at the University of São Paulo. He is the author of several books on Brazilian cinema, including Cinema e Ditadura: A Produção Cinematográfica Brasileira no Regime Militar (1964-1985) and Cinema e Sociedade no Brasil: Uma História.

Why You Should Read This Book

Razor on the Screen is a must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian cinema, social realism, or the power of art to effect social change. Freire's book is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most important figures in Brazilian cinema, and it offers a unique perspective on the social and political history of Brazil.

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