How Tasty was my Little Frenchman is a film that takes no stance on the history of Brazil. This piece of third cinema symbolizes the epitomy of Tropicalism which is when third cinema started utilizing Hollywood techniques to reach a wider audience apart from its already national following. This film is part of revolutionary cinema (aka third cinema) which seeks to involve the viewer in the political environment behind the film. During the 1060s and 1970s Brazil was experiencing mass political persecution of people from the right and left, this can be seen in the beginning with the "trial" of the Frenchman.
As for the film, it has a captivating story that isn't driven by the usual heroic perspectives of main characters. Despite some highly questionable stereotypes , It simply tells an interesting story that is also deeply rooted in the history of Brazil.
As for the film, it has a captivating story that isn't driven by the usual heroic perspectives of main characters. Despite some highly questionable stereotypes , It simply tells an interesting story that is also deeply rooted in the history of Brazil.