On Cinema by Glauber Rocha

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On Cinema – Glauber Rocha, Edited by Ismail Xavier On Cinema is a collection of writings by Glauber Rocha, the visionary Brazilian filmmaker and leading figure of the Cinema Novo movement. Curated and introduced by film scholar Ismail Xavier, this book compiles Rocha’s essays, manifestos, and reflections on film as a powerful tool for political and artistic revolution. Rocha, best known for his concept of the "Aesthetics of Hunger," argued that Latin American cinema should embrace its socio-political struggles rather than imitate the polished aesthetics of Hollywood or European cinema. His texts explore themes of colonialism, underdevelopment, national identity, and the role of film as a medium of resistance. Engaging with both European modernist traditions and the radical spirit of Third World cinema, Rocha’s writings offer a passionate, intellectual, and often poetic vision of cinema as an instrument of change. On Cinema is an essential read for those interested in film theory, political filmmaking, and the revolutionary potential of cinema.