Plácido de Castro
January 1, 1973
Overview
By manipulating archives from the transitional period between the 19th and 20th centuries in Brazil, Renato Neumann narrates the early exploitation of rubber plantations in regions of the Amazon, the absorption and transformation of rubber in European society, and its political and economic consequences for the territory in question. The story focuses on highlighting the figure of Plácido de Castro, a significant personality in the conflicts that occurred between Brazil and Bolivia in the early 1900s.
Directed by
Where to watch
In United States
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in United States right now.
More like this
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
2016
A Handful of Dust
1988
The Pirate
1948
Two Sons of Francisco
2005
VIPs
2011
Fatima
2020
The Lost World
1960
Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon
2021
Wuthering Heights
1939
The Indian in the Cupboard
1995
Ice Castles
2010
A Thousand Words
2012
Every Day
2018
Bed of Roses
1996
The Ladies Man
1961
The Man from the Alamo
1953
Saludos Amigos
1942
Almost Family
2025
Lorenzo's Oil
1992
Detour
1945