Compasso de Espera

Compasso de Espera

1969 · 94 min · ★ 8.3 · Drama, Romance

Jorge de Oliveira is an Afro-Brazilian poet who works in a publicity agency in São Paulo. Torn between his rich white lovers and his black family and friends, Jorge's situation serves as a springboard to a discussion about racial issues in Brazil.

Directed by Antunes Filho · Written by Antunes Filho

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