When Brazil Was Modern

2025 · 93 min · Documentary

Brazilian architecture in the 20th century influenced generations of architects worldwide. But there was a time when choosing an architectural style also meant choosing a vision for the country, amidst political power struggles.

Director: Fabiano Maciel
Writers: Lauro Cavalcanti, Guilherme Vasconcelos, Fabiano Maciel
Released: June 26, 2025
Language: Portuguese

Cast

Ana Maria Magalhães
Narrator
Lúcio Costa
Self (archive footage)
Oscar Niemeyer
Self (archive footage)
Guilherme Wisnik
Self
Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Self
Maurício Lissovsky
Self
Rosana Paulino
Self
Italo Campofiorito
Self
José Carlos Coutinho
Self
Abílio Guerra
Self
Ana Paula Koury
Self
Rafael Cardoso
Self

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