Barcarola (lost first Brazilian sound film; 1908)

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Image from the film production.

Status: Lost

Barcarola is a 1908 Brazilian film directed by Júlio Ferrez. It was the first "sound" film in Brazil, that is, with actors dubbing themselves live, behind the screen, based on already recorded images. Premiered on September 1, 1908.[1]

It was produced by the company William e Cia. The film was inspired by the operetta "Les contes d'Hoffmann", by composer and cellist Jacques Offenbach.[2]

Synopsis

The film's synopsis is unknown, but given the name, which references the song "Barcarolle", it is very likely that it is inspired by the third act of Les contes d'Hoffmann.

Availability

Like many films from this era, Barcarola is considered a lost film, with only one surviving image, taken during the film's production.

Gallery

Videos

The song "Barcarolle" from the operetta Les contes d'Hoffmann, which inspired the film.

See Also

Brazilian Films

References

  1. ↑ Barcarola article on Cinemateca Brasileira.
  2. ↑ Book Dicionário Jurandyr Noronha de cinema brasileiro.
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