Feb 21, 2009
84 min
Full-HD

Patativa do Assaré - Ave Poesia (2009)

The life and work of poet Antonio Gonçalves da Silva, better known as Patativa do Assaré, one of the most recognized and celebrated popular poets of national poetics. A look at the political side of his acts, the writing process of his poems and their importance for Brazilian culture, narrated through testimonials given, at various times, by their family, friends and admirers.

Category

Documentary

Country

Brazil

Companies

Cariri Filmes Iluminura Filmes

Patativa do Assaré

Ele mesmo

Fagner

Ele Mesmo

Fausto Nilo

Ele Mesmo

Geraldo Amâncio

Ele Mesmo

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