The Poet of the Castle

The Poet of the Castle (1959) is a documentary directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade rated 6.9/10.

A 10-minute portrait of modernist poet and de Andrade’s godfather, Manuel Bandeira, is clear in its affection for it subject, though like many New-Waveish films of the time, depicts the modern urban landscape as an ominous and alienating force.