Ilha Das Flores
Ilha Das Flores (Island of Flowers) is a Brazilian short film made in 1989. Oddly enough, it's been shown to me in both fiction film theory, and non-fiction film theory. I've got to say it's one of my favorite movies. It's so poignant, and convincing, and well made. It has a very powerful message that is conveyed perfectly, with subtlety and extreme cleverness.
I've seen the English version with English narration. The original version was, of course, narrated in Portuguese. I found a Portuguese narrated version online, with English subtitles. The images tend to change quickly so multiple viewings may be in order, because the narration and imagery go tightly together. But it's only about 12 minutes, so watching it twice is not a hassle. And it's fucking worth it.
Click here, then click on the link for English. Then click on the sidebar link for Documentaries. Then click on the picture next to Island of Flowers.
I've seen the English version with English narration. The original version was, of course, narrated in Portuguese. I found a Portuguese narrated version online, with English subtitles. The images tend to change quickly so multiple viewings may be in order, because the narration and imagery go tightly together. But it's only about 12 minutes, so watching it twice is not a hassle. And it's fucking worth it.
Click here, then click on the link for English. Then click on the sidebar link for Documentaries. Then click on the picture next to Island of Flowers.
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