''São Paulo, Sociedade Anônima'' is a 1965
Brazilian drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular ...
written and directed by
Luis Sérgio Person
Luis Sérgio Person (12 February 1936 – 7 January 1976) was a Brazilian actor, director, screenwriter and producer.
Person was born in São Paulo and is best known for his 1967 film, ''Case of the Naves Brothers'', which was entered into the 5t ...
.
The film was selected as the Brazilian entry for the
Best Foreign Language Film at the
38th Academy Awards
The 38th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 1965, were held on April 18, 1966, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California. They were hosted by Bob Hope, and were the first Oscars to be broadcast live in colo ...
, but was not accepted as a nominee.
[Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]
Plot
The plot is set against the backdrop of development of the
automotive industry
The automotive industry comprises a wide range of company, companies and organizations involved in the design, Business development, development, manufacturing, marketing, selling, Maintenance, repairing, and Custom car, modification of motor ve ...
in the late 1950s. Carlos, a young man from a middle-income background in
São Paulo
São Paulo (; ; Portuguese for 'Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul') is the capital of the São Paulo (state), state of São Paulo, as well as the List of cities in Brazil by population, most populous city in Brazil, the List of largest cities in the ...
, has an existential crisis amidst the industrialization process.
Cast
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Walmor Chagas
Walmor de Souza Chagas (28 August 1930 – 18 January 2013) was a Brazilian actor, director, and producer. He appeared in more than 50 films and television shows between 1965 and 2012.
In 1956 he was awarded the Prêmio Saci, among the m ...
as Carlos
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Darlene Glória as Ana
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Ana Esmeralda as Hilda
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Eva Wilma
Eva Wilma Buckup (; 14 December 1933 – 15 May 2021) was a Brazilian actress and dancer. Among her several roles, she starred in the 1950s Brazilian television series '' Alô, Doçura!''.
Biography
Eva Wilma was born in São Paulo. Her father, ...
as Luciana
See also
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List of submissions to the 38th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
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References
External links
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1965 drama films
1965 films
1960s Portuguese-language films
Brazilian drama films
Brazilian black-and-white films
Films directed by Luis Sérgio Person
Films set in São Paulo
1960s Brazilian films
Portuguese-language drama films
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