For six decades, the cinema of Nelson Pereira dos Santos has projected Brazil into the eyes of the world. Precursor of Cinema Novo, Nelson was, more than a director, he was an ideologue, a thinker of his country.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Nelson Pereira dos SantosSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Grande OteloSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Luiz Carlos BarretoSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Jorge AmadoSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |