

When Brazil Was Modern
2025-06-26 · 93 min · Not rated
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.
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- Directors
- Fabiano Maciel
- Production companies
- Ocean Films
- Countries
- Brazil
- Status
- Released
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Ana Maria MagalhãesNarrator
Lúcio CostaSelf (archive footage)
Oscar NiemeyerSelf (archive footage)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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