Cinema of Brazil

Brazilian cinema has more recently sparked attention overseas thanks to the success of films like Central Station (Central do Brasil) and City of God (Cidade de Deus), though it has always gone through periods of ups and downs, a reflection of its dependency on State funding and incentives. It is hard to speak of a Brazilian filmmaking industry, as the term "industry" would imply it is self-sustaining. Film was introduced early on during the turn of the century but took some time to consolidate itself as a popular form of entertainment.
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