Tonight’s film comes from Brazil!
Marighella (2019)
Whether you’re learning Portuguese or just looking for something to watch, Marighella is an important film.
It follows the life of Carlos Marighella, a writer and politician who resisted Brazil’s military dictatorship. The military dictatorship came to power in 1964, in a coup d’état supported by the United States, and lasted until 1985.
If you’re learning Portuguese, the following video discusses Carlos Marighella’s life, including the struggle for proletarian hegemony :
Carlos Marighella e a luta pela hegemonia proletária - Jones Manoel
If you’re unsure when and how to use subtitles, advice can be found here :
How to Use Subtitles to Learn a Language
If you’re interested in learning Portuguese, there’s a How to Learn Languages guide :
Take care, and enjoy the process!
