Marighella
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!