Emulsion Ep. 14 – Filipe Furtado Discusses Movie Dementia, Carlos Reichenbach, and Brazilian Film

      Given the minimal exposure to Brazilian cinema, I felt it was time to organize both an episode and a screening that highlights its rich cinematic heritage. One of my favorite films I've watched recently is Carlos Reichenbach's Movie Dementia, which embodies both the cinema-inspired insanity indicated by its title and a raw depiction of national discontent during the 1980s––imagine Godard’s Pierrot Le Fou interspersed with more gritty realism and a heavier dose of fantasy. I will be screening it at the Brooklyn Center for Theater Research on Wednesday, August 27th, and tickets are currently available for purchase.

      There is truly no one I would prefer to discuss this film, Reichenbach's body of work, and Brazilian cinema with than Filipe Furtado, whose writings as a critic have served as a guiding light for me and many other film enthusiasts. I was pleased to engage in this conversation with Filipe, who joined us from São Paulo. I hope you enjoy it and can attend the screening on the 27th.

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