Music According to Tom Jobim

As the father of Brazil’s socially progressive and aesthetically daring Cinema Novo movement, Nelson Pereira dos Santos attempted to define a Brazilian national cinema through his politically engaged (and populist) body of work. This small retrospective welcomes the artist himself for two events and brings you five of his most important films. 

Brazil’s contributions to the fields of music and dance are known throughout the world. But other than the occasional breakout hit, such as Black Orpheus, Central Station, or City of God, Brazilian cinema rarely receives the level of attention in North America that it deserves. This series offers you an extraordinary opportunity to tour the unique and diverse cinematic and cultural landscape that contributes to the increasing prominence of Brazil on the global (and local) scene.

Via Brasil presentations unfold from 2012 through 2014 across all the Wex's program areas, with a particular concentration in winter 2012. Leading up to a major exhibition and documentary film series, along with complementary performing arts events, at that time, Via Brasil presentations strive to introduce our community to the unique and diverse cultural landscape that contributes to the increasing prominence of Brazil on the global arts scene.

Rising stars and acclaimed masters come to screen their films and talk with Wexner Center audiences.