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Margarette's Feast: Global Lens Collection

A Film by Renato Falcão

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Description

Margarette's Feast is part of The Global Lens Collection.

A modern silent masterpiece using the style and techniques of Brazil’s cinematic past, Margarette’s Feast tells an allegory of Brazil’s social struggles without words while making dazzling use of exhilarating Brazilian music. After losing his job, goodhearted but penniless Pedro comes into possession of a miraculous suitcase that never runs out of money, allowing him to throw an extravagant birthday party for his wife.

WINNER! Best Music- Cine Ceara Brasil
CANNES Film Festival
TORONTO Film Festival
TRIBECA International Film Festival


What the Critics are Saying

"A remarkable debut film! Recalls Chaplin in its mix of comedy and tragedy."
- Cleveland Institute of Art

"Touching, funny, and engaging." - Portland Mercury

"Superbly updates the style of silent movies to show how the spirit of Chaplin is still with us." - International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI)

"Skillfully mimics the underlit photography and cluttered frames of silent movies, while updating the rhythm to modern tastes through editing and music." - Variety


Links

The Global Film Initiative


Features and Specifications

Bonus materials:
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Director Statement
  • Film in Context
  • Discussion Guide
  • Director Biography

Format: DVD
Release Year : 2002
Running Time: 80 minutes
Color: B/W


  

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