
Documentary about Carnival, narrated by anthropologist and photographer Pierre Verger, who came to Brazil in the 1940s. Video tells the origins of Carnival in Salvador, with the Blocos and Afoxés, and the traditions of frevo and maracatu in Recife, with notable images from the Verger archive.
Carnaval Brasil — Anos 40 was directed by Pierre Verger.
Carnaval Brasil — Anos 40 runs for 10min, and was released in 1985.
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