The Brazilian Belle Époque, also known as the Tropical Belle Époque or Golden Age, is the South American branch of the French Belle Époque movement (1871-1914), based on the Impressionist and Art Nouveau artistic movements. It occurred between 1870 and February 1922 and involved a cosmopolitan culture, with changes in the arts, culture, technology and politics in Brazil.
The Brazilian Centennial Exposition of 1922
Manaus was the first Brazilian capital to receive electricity
The Sugarloaf Cable Car in 1910
Monroe Palace, inaugurated in 1904 and demolished in 1976
Brazilian cinema was introduced early in the 20th century but took some time to consolidate itself as a popular form of entertainment. The film industry of Brazil has gone through periods of ups and downs, a reflection of its dependency on state funding and incentives.
Gramado Film Festival
Carmen Miranda in Alô, Alô Carnaval (1936). The Brazilian actress gained visibility overseas.
Scene from the 1943 Brazilian film Way to Heaven, Caminho do Céu. A kiss between Celso Guimarães and Rosina Pagã, protagonists.
16th Tiradentes Film Festival brings together audiences, directors, producers and those interested in cinema in general for 10 days of activities related to the production, dissemination and circulation of Contemporary Brazilian cinema.
