O Corneteiro Lopes
2003 Brazilian film
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O Corneteiro Lopes (lit. 'The Bugler Lopes') is a 2003 Brazilian short film directed by Lázaro Faria. This film, the fourth work by the Bahian director, loosely retells the story of an event that occurred during Brazil's wars of independence, following the declaration of Dom Pedro I.
- Nuno Lopes
- Thalma de Freitas
- Leandro Firmino
- Gideon Rosa
- Marcelo Prado
- Celso Júnior
- 2003
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| Directed by | Lázaro Faria |
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Running time | 21 minutes |
| Country | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese |
The work was produced with an award from the 2002-Cine Notice, from the Government of the State of Bahia.[1]
Synopsis
The film is set in Bahia under siege by Portuguese troops, who are gradually eroding the resistance forces commanded by General Labatut. When a fierce offensive begins, the commander orders Luiz Lopes (a Portuguese bugler who was on the side of the Bahian resistance) to sound the "retreat." However, for ambiguous reasons, the bugler instead sounds "advance cavalry, to slaughter." At the sound, the Portuguese troops believe the Bahians have secured reinforcements and retreat. Thus came the victory of the Battle of Pirajá, decisive for Bahia's independence.[2][3][4]
Exhibitions
Among the events at which it was shown are:[2]
- 2nd Campo Grande Film Festival
- Northeast Exhibition - Natal-Rio Grande do Norte 2005
- 1st Belém Festival of Brazilian Cinema - 2005
- 8th FCVDC - Curitiba Film, Video and D-cine Festival - 2004
- 32nd FICA - Algarve International Film Festival 2004