Colonial Symphony is a 1991 German/Brazilian film directed by Georg Brintrup. The film recounts a largely unknown phenomenon which started in the 18th century regarding Brazilian classical music. Nearly all Brazilian classical composers were mulattoes, who, if they could prove their talent in composing music, could gain their freedom from slavery. This film explores the boundaries between a music documentary and a fictional biography.
Symphonia Colonialis (1991)
Directed by Georg Brintrup
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Movie Info
Themes
Tags
Brazilian, Music
Attributes
Narrative Location: Brazil
Subject: Biographical about musicians
Time Period: set in the 18th century, set in the 20th century
Subject: Biographical about musicians
Time Period: set in the 18th century, set in the 20th century
Alternate Titles
Symphonia Colonialis
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