O Aleijadinho

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Ferreira Gullar
Ferreira Gullar

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    O Aleijadinho, a study of the work of Antonio Francisco Lisboa, the architect whose cathedral de Andrade had assisted in the restoration of more than 20 years earlier. de Andrade dedicated the film to his father, who had sent him on the expedition.

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    1978-01-01

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    Português

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