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Alma e Corpo de uma Raça
Luizinho is a young man passionate about Flamengo, fortunate enough to have his education paid for by the club, and plays in the team's lower divisions. A pupil of Rubens, the two compete for a spot on the professional team. Until Rubens introduces his friend to the woman he's in love with, Maria Helena. The problem is that she was Luizinho's childhood sweetheart, and the encounter rekindles their passion. A conflict begins between the two players that will be decided on the field.
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Plot Summary
This early Portuguese documentary aims to portray the spirit and essence of the Portuguese people, emphasizing their historical roots and cultural identity. It delves into various aspects of Portuguese life, history, and traditions, seeking to create a cohesive narrative of the nation's soul and body.
Critical Reception
As a historical documentary from 1938, specific contemporary critical reception is difficult to pinpoint with modern metrics. However, films of this era often served nationalistic and educational purposes, and this film likely aimed to foster a sense of pride and unity in Portuguese identity during a period of significant political change in Portugal.
What Reviewers Say
Explores the historical and cultural foundations of Portuguese identity.
Aims to capture the 'spirit' and 'body' of the Portuguese race.
Likely reflects the nationalistic sentiments of its production era.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific historical documentary is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was produced during the Estado Novo regime in Portugal, and documentaries from this period often had a strong emphasis on nationalistic themes and the promotion of Salazar's ideology.
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