Amácio Mazzaropi's work is a unique instance in Brazilian culture - as an artist not connected with the subsidized film industry, he developed a singular voice and represents a segment of the population usually either ignored or viewed with contempt by the established, experimental filmmakers.

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Eva Bueno is an associate professor and chair in the Department of Languages at St. Mary's University.

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Between a Cow and a Truck: Transformation in Mazzaropi's First Films The Divided Self: Defining Brazil in Race, Language, and Origin I Believe in Everything: Religion, Mysticism, God, the Devil, and a White Mare History, Resistance, Comedy On Accordions, Kisses, and Foot Odor: The Gendered and the Cosmic Body in Mazzaropi's Films