Stars and Stardom in Brazilian Cinema

Stars and Stardom in Brazilian CinemaDespite the recent explosion of scholarly interest in star studies, Brazilian film has received comparatively little attention. As this volume demonstrates, however, the richness of Brazilian stardom extends well beyond the ubiquitous Carmen Miranda. Among the studies assembled here are fascinating explorations of figures such as Eliane Lage (the star attraction of So Paulos Vera Cruz studios), cult horror movie auteur Coffin Joe, and Lzaro Ramos, the

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