Dormant Embers

Brasa Dormida

“The first great Brazilian film!”

A young man from Rio who, down on his luck in the capital, takes a job as manager of a sugar mill in the country, where he finds love with the mill owner’s daughter. The former manager, who had been demoted for incompetence, becomes jealous and tries to sabotage the mill.

Director

Humberto Mauro

Screenplay

Humberto Mauro

Status

Released

Release date

26/10/1928

Original language

Portuguese