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Bom Mesmo É Carnaval
Colonel Polidoro is the political chief of the small town of Passaroca. Near the city hall elections, he decides to help his candidate by setting up an adult literacy course. For this, he needs to find a competent teacher and decides to go to Rio de Janeiro with this function. False moralist that is, ends up falling in the revelry, meets a beautiful dancer and invites the girl to spend the carnival on his farm. Drunk, he confuses the addresses and causes his driver to take the dancer in place of the teacher to Passaroca, which will cause a lot of confusion.
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Plot Summary
A comedic musical set against the backdrop of the vibrant Carnival celebrations. The story follows a group of characters navigating the festivities, encountering humorous situations, romance, and plenty of music and dance.
Critical Reception
While specific critical reception data for 'Bom Mesmo É Carnaval' is scarce in English-language sources, Brazilian film archives and historical reviews suggest it was a popular musical comedy of its time, contributing to the rich cinematic landscape of Brazil during the early 1960s. It is remembered for its festive atmosphere and musical numbers.
What Reviewers Say
Celebrates the energy and spirit of Brazilian Carnival.
Features lively musical performances and comedic interludes.
A charming snapshot of Brazilian popular culture from the era.
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Fun Fact
The film is part of a tradition of Brazilian musicals that often incorporated popular music and celebrated national cultural events like Carnival.
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