Stars and Stardom in Brazilian Cinema [Hardcover]

Despite the recent explosion of scholarly interest in star studies, Brazilian film has received comparatively little attention. As this volume demonstrates, however, the richness of Brazilian stardom extends well beyond the ubiquitous Carmen Miranda. Among the studies assembled here are fascinating explorations of figures such as Eliane Lage (the star attraction of S?o Paulos Vera Cruz studios), cult horror movie auteur Coffin Joe, and L?zaro Ramos, the most visible Afro-Brazilian actor today. At the same time, contributors interrogate the inner workings of the star system in Brazil, from the pioneering efforts of silent-era actresses to the recent advent of the non-professional movie star.

Introduction
Lisa Shaw and Tim Bergfelder

Chapter 1.Consuming visions: female stars, themelindrosaand desires for a Brazilian film industry
Maite Conde

Chapter 2.A star system created by fans: Pernambucan cinema in the 1920s
Luciana Corr?a de Ara?jo

Chapter 3.A star in the spotlight: Carmen Santos and Brazilian cinema of the 1920s
Ana Pessoa

Chapter 4.Carmen Miranda: from national star to global brand
Ana Rita Mendon?a and Lisa Shaw

Chapter 5.Cinel?ndiamagazine and the creation of home-grown movie stars in the 1950s
Lisa Shaw

Chapter 6.Oscarito and Grande Otelo: the terrible twosome
J?ao Luiz Vieira and Leonardo Macario

Chapter 7.Eliane Lage: a falling star in the skies of the Tropics
Ana Carolina de Moura Delfim Maciel

Chapter 8.Radio stars on screen: critiques of stardom in Moacyr FenelonsTudo azul(1952)
Lu?s Alberto Rochl–