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Entranced Earth

Original title: Terra em Transe
  • 1967
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
3.9K
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Entranced Earth (1967)
Drama

In the fictional Latin American country Eldorado, a poet tries to effect political change by influencing powerful men.In the fictional Latin American country Eldorado, a poet tries to effect political change by influencing powerful men.In the fictional Latin American country Eldorado, a poet tries to effect political change by influencing powerful men.

  • Director
    • Glauber Rocha
  • Writer
    • Glauber Rocha
  • Stars
    • Jardel Filho
    • Paulo Autran
    • José Lewgoy
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Glauber Rocha
    • Writer
      • Glauber Rocha
    • Stars
      • Jardel Filho
      • Paulo Autran
      • José Lewgoy
    • 13User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Jardel Filho
    Jardel Filho
    • Paulo Martins
    Paulo Autran
    Paulo Autran
    • Porfirio Diaz
    José Lewgoy
    José Lewgoy
    • Felipe Vieira
    Glauce Rocha
    Glauce Rocha
    • Sara
    Paulo Gracindo
    Paulo Gracindo
    • Don Julio Fuentes
    Hugo Carvana
    Hugo Carvana
    • Alvaro
    Danuza Leão
    • Silvia
    Jofre Soares
    Jofre Soares
    • Father Gil
    • (as Joffre Soares)
    Modesto De Souza
    • Senator
    Mário Lago
    Mário Lago
    • Capitain
    Flávio Migliaccio
    Flávio Migliaccio
    • Common people man
    Thelma Reston
    Thelma Reston
    • Felício's wife
    • (as Telma Reston)
    José Marinho
    • Jerônimo
    Francisco Milani
    Francisco Milani
    • Aldo
    Paulo César Peréio
    Paulo César Peréio
    • Student
    Emmanuel Cavalcanti
    • Felício
    • (as Emanuel Cavalcanti)
    Zózimo Bulbul
    • Reporter
    Antônio Câmera
    • Indian
    • Director
      • Glauber Rocha
    • Writer
      • Glauber Rocha
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    7tomgillespie2002

    Often exhausting but consistently breathtaking

    Following his fascinating portrayal of outlaw Antonio das Mortes and the dying days of banditry, Black God, White Devil (1964), Brazilian director Glauber Rocha - only 28 at the time - made the dazzling, deliberately contradictory and admittedly plodding Entranced Earth, a kaleidoscopic satire of politics in Latin America and the mad dictators who seemed to delight their people only to oppress them once elected. Filmed with the free-styling vigour of the French New Wave, Entranced Earth is often exhausting but consistently breathtaking.

    Told through the eyes of poet and journalist Paulo Martins (Jardel Filho), we first encounter him pleading angrily with governor Felipe Vieira (Jose Lewgoy) to fight back in the midst of a social uprising against his administration. We flash back to learn that they were once friends, with Paulo offering his support during the election process, only to see the the promises Vieira campaigned on go out the window as the people go hungry. Vieira's political opponent, conservative Porfirio Diaz (Paulo Autran), was also once Paulo's friend, and has spent his life in luxury away from public view until a chance to rule turns him into a raving, yet highly charismatic, lunatic.

    Entranced Earth is quite a confusing film. It strides along shifting back-and-forth in time and between various characters, and the kinetic, in-your-face camera-work makes it difficult at times to decipher just what the hell is going on. As a time capsule and a piece of experimental film-making, it is fascinating and deserves to have each of its frames pulled apart and analysed. It's a leftist view that is without any overt political statements, and instead seems to set out to capture the political counter-culture of the 1960's (or the demise of it). By setting it in the fictional country of Eldorado, Glauber avoids commenting on any country in particular, but is clearly making a statement about Latin America. It may leave you confused and worn- out by the end, but it's political cinema with both an edge and a sense of humour, and takes its technical influences from the greats of world cinema.
    8claudio_carvalho

    A Brave Film In a Tough Period of Brazilian History – A Milestone in the Brazilian New Cinema

    In the hypothetical Latin-American country of Eldorado, the idealistic and anarchist poet and journalist Paulo Martins (Jardel Filho) fights against the populist governor, Felipe Vieira (José Lewgoy), and the conservative president Porfirio Diaz (Paulo Autran), supported by revolutionary forces. Paulo is depressed, since the two corrupt politicians were his former friends and have been elected with his moral support.

    In 2005, "Terra em Transe" is dated, and has a confused screenplay, although being magnificently updated regarding the lack of ethics and the amoral behavior of the politicians. If the reader has had the opportunity of reading Machiavelli's "The Prince", he or she will see how the behavior of politicians remains unchanged along the centuries. However, keeping in mind that this is a 1967 movie, and Brazil was under a tough military dictatorship, this movie is a milestone in the history of Brazilian New Cinema. Glauber Rocha was very braze, discussing forbidden themes such as fight of classes, manipulation of the submissive masses by the elites, corruption in politician, anarchism, campaign promises not kept after the elections, economical power of foreign groups (or countries) in Latin American countries and coup d'état. In 1967, "Terra em Transe" was awarded with "Great Prize" in the Locarno Festival (Switzerland); "Luis Buñuel Prize" in Cannes Festival; "Federation of International Critics Prize" in Cannes Festival; and Best Movie of the Year in the Air France Prize, among other prizes. My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): "Terra em Transe" ("Land in Anguish")
    5guisreis

    Problematic and seriously overrated

    I know that most people will consider this opinion as heretics, but I think this a bad movie. Despite the good cinematography and the many great actors. The script is an undevelopped and confusing mess, partially in a hurry, partially simply shallow, exceding in its chaotic expressionist improvisation. It is pretensious but lacks deepness and a more sophisticated social political critique. Dialogs are just bad. Technically, sound is also quite flawed. Edition is unjustifiably harsh sometimes, with abrupt cuts. Many scenes are partially documental, as they were shot with few actors and many extras who were indeed common people who ignored that the situation was fictious (it may work but is moral questionable). The only really good part is the small segment in which there is a kind of mockumentary about Porfirio Diaz. To resume, "Enhanced earth" is world-wide celebrated but seriously overrated.
    8MR 17

    A landmark in Brazilian cinematography.

    Although this film is not so perfect as it is normally stated, it is a very important film neverthless. In Brazil, it's usually a case of "love it or hate it" as regards to this film. It may not be perfect, but it is impressive, and shows efficiently political corruption and the degradation of one's soul as well. Although somewhat confused in some moments, the film is packed with great scenes, and is always visually impressive. It also had the merit of discussing Brazil's problems at the time, using fictional "Eldorado" as a shield against the strong censorship applied in these days. Has it's place guaranteed in brazilian cinerama.
    8mehobulls

    Excellent film and reliable service

    Released on Mr Bongo in 2005 "Terra em Transe" is dated, and has a confused screenplay, although being magnificently updated regarding the lack of ethics and the amoral behavior of the politicians. If the reader has had the opportunity of reading Machiavelli's "The Prince", you'll probably see how the behavior of politicians remains unchanged along the centuries.

    However, keeping in mind that in this is movie Brazil was under a tough military dictatorship, this movie is a milestone in the history of Brazilian New Cinema. Glauber Rocha was very braze, discussing forbidden themes such as fight of classes, manipulation of the submissive masses by the elites, corruption in politician, anarchism, campaign promises not kept after the elections, economical power of foreign groups (or countries) in Latin American countries and coup d'état. In 1967, "Terra em Transe" was awarded with "Great Prize" in the Locarno Festival (Switzerland); "Luis Buñuel Prize" in Cannes Festival; "Federation of International Critics Prize" in Cannes Festival; and Best Movie of the Year in the Air France Prize, among other prizes

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    • Trivia
      Eldorado is a fictional country. It's entirely based on political and social issues of Brazil after 1964 while the country was under a military dictatorship that was over only in 1985.
    • Quotes

      Felipe Vieira: The streets belong to the people, like the sky belongs to the condors.

    • Connections
      Featured in Cinema Novo (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      Otello: Overture
      Music by Giuseppe Verdi

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    • Release date
      • May 2, 1967 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • Brazil
    • Languages
      • Portuguese
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Land in Trance
    • Filming locations
      • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Production companies
      • Difilm
      • Mapa Filmes
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48m(108 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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