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 :

How to Learn Portuguese

Take care, and enjoy the process!