Film

Chico da Silva

1976 · 11m · Documentary

The film documents the work of the primitive painter Chico da Silva seen in his neighborhood, with his people, his world, his life. Chico da Silva's painting, inspired by the fight between birds, fish and dragons originating from his prodigious fantasy, is presented in flash comparing his paintings with leisure movements from his daily life and subsequently analyzing his technique and style at the time that paints. The film has surprising statements from the painter about his life and life.

• Pedro Jorge de CastroDirector · Writer · Producer
• Walter CarvalhoDirector of Photography
• Manfredo CaldasEditor

Release date

January 1, 1976

Status

Released

Original language

Portuguese

Runtime

11m

Genres

Documentary