''Lábios sem Beijos'' (''Virgin Lips'' or ''Lips without Kisses'') is a Brazilian dramatic film produced in 1930 by

Cinédia Cinédia (originally called the Cinearte studios) was a Brazilian film studio established on 15 March 1930 in Rio de Janeiro, and remained in continual operation until 1951. Between 1930 and 1945, Cinédia averaged two films a year, with a high o ...

, in the era of silent cinema. It was directed by

Humberto Mauro Humberto Duarte Mauro (30 April 1897 – 5 November 1983) was a Brazilian film director. His best known work is '' Ganga Bruta''. He is often considered the greatest director of early Brazilian cinema. Career Mauro's second feature film ''Thes ...

, who was also the cinematographer, with Lelita Rosa, Paulo Morano and Didi Viana in the main cast. Written by

Adhemar Gonzaga Adhemar Gonzaga (26 January 1901 – 29 January 1978) was a Brazilian actor, screenwriter, film producer, and director. Biography Born into a wealthy family Gonzaga had a passion for cinema from an early age, and first appeared on screen in ...

and Arlindo Muccilo, the film tells the story of Lelita, a young woman from a wealthy family who is courted by her cousin Paul, but she has reason to believe that he is also having an affair with Lelita's sister, which causes problems of jealousy, until everything becomes clear and true love prevails. In an interview with the Brazilian magazine ''A Ordem'' during the period prior to the film's release, Gonzaga stated: "My company was founded to build true Brazilian cinema. It was launched exclusively with our effort and our capitals. Let us show that we can create a new and legitimate art, capable of turning the smile of the pessimists into a cry of enthusiasm. "

Reception

The first film from Cinédia, it is regarded as among Mauro's most significant films, and a classic of Brazilian silent film. It has been described as "a landmark in Brazilian comic film... a biting take on daily life, an ironic vision ... that still makes us laugh today". Some contemporary critics objected to its sensual imagery. It won the 1930 ''Journal do Brasil'' award for Best Brazilian Film.

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' Cinemateca 1930 drama films 1930 films Brazilian black-and-white films Brazilian drama films Films directed by Humberto Mauro 1930s Portuguese-language films