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Compasso de Espera

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Jorge de Oliveira is an Afro-Brazilian poet who works in a publicity agency in São Paulo. Torn between his rich white lovers and his black family and friends, Jorge's situation serves as a springboard to a discussion about racial issues in Brazil.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1973-01-01

Runtime: 94 mins

Director: Antunes Filho

Spoken language: English, Português

Genres: Drama, Romance

Original title: Compasso de Espera

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Production Countries: Brazil

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