COMP 2A: City of God context Flashcards
Who was the President of Brazil in 1992?
Itamar Franco
What award did President Itamar Franco create to save national cinema?
The Brazilian Cinema Rescue Award
What law was passed in 1993 to incentivize film production in Brazil?
The Audio Visual Law
How many feature films did Brazil produce between 1994 and 2000?
Nearly 200 feature films
Name a highly successful Brazilian film produced during the Novo movement.
Centro do Brazil (Walter Salles, 1998)
What was the focus of the Novo (New wave) movement in Brazilian cinema?
Reflecting the social, political, and economic contexts of the time
What percentage of Brazil’s population lives in absolute poverty?
20% (32 million people)
What is the GDP disparity between the poorest and the richest in Brazil?
The bottom 20% receive 2% of the GDP, while the top 10% receive 50.6%
Which film offers commentary on the social issues faced by the underclasses in Rio’s slums?
City of God
Which country colonized Brazil in the 16th century?
Portugal
When did Brazil gain independence?
In the 19th century
What was a significant part of Brazil’s economy in the 19th century?
The transport of slaves from the west coast of Africa
Who was elected President of Brazil in 2002?
Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva
Which political party did Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva lead?
The Worker’s Party (PT)
What did Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva promise during his presidency?
Economic prosperity fairly distributed to all Brazilians
