Discover the world, one person at a time?Discovery Atlas! Discover Brazil through the eyes of its people and explore the surrounding beaches, jungles and landscaping mountains that make this land so vibrant. Witness the ro... more »les that history, geography, culture, religion and the natural environment have played in shaping one of the most fascinating countries in the world. From a government worker who dreams of performing the samba at Carnaval, to a young man whose life is capoeira, to a river trader whose livelihood depends on the Amazon, and a maid determined to win the biggest amateur soccer tournament in the world, meet some of the individuals who personify the energy and intensity of this tropical South American paradise. Using the latest HD camera technology coupled with movie-caliber cinematography and effects, hear the stories of several Brazilians whose lives sum up the essence of Brazil and epitomize its people's natural habit of "seizing the moment. "« less
Actor:Sela Ward Director:Graham Booth Genres:Special Interests, Television Sub-Genres:Travel, Television Studio:Image Entertainment Format:Blu-ray - Color,Widescreen DVD Release Date: 01/30/2007 Original Release Date: 01/01/2006 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2006 Release Year: 2007 Run Time: 1hr 37min Screens: Color,Widescreen Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English See Also:
The two-day Carnival segment is the best of Brazil.
Movie Reviews
This Really Shows Off HD-DVD !!!
A Thoughtful Consumer | Southern Calif | 06/15/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This will pop your eyes out! This HD-DVD has fantastic color and pin point detail. There's beautiful women on a beautiful beach, awesome cityscapes, jungle expanses,pictures from space, cowboys, carnival, fireworks, martial arts...this disc has it all. If you are looking for 1 disc to keep around the house to show off your HD equipment, this Brazil disc will get straight to what HD-DVD is...you won't go wrong."
Pretty Cool
Winston Smith | PG County, MD | 03/24/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This documentary was pretty well done. The best part is the visuals because they look really cool in HD. They followed a diverse group of seven people to give you different perspectives of the Brazilian experience. Each of the segments is very informative with lots of trivia and history.
My only knock is that it seemed overly dramatic at times. They played up the suspense when the audience may not be looking for drama. For each of the characters, the film suggests there's point that they might not make it.
But the overall film is strong and I recommend it.
Also this HD DVD doesn't come in a normal HD DVD case. I comes in a box-like container, similar to some of the first DVD snap cases."
Great Series - Discovery Atlas
Ed1087 | Warren, New Jersey | 08/06/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have seen all of the Discovery Atlas documentaries, and this one is also a 5 star viewing. The quality of the filmwork, as well as the content covered makes for an interesting, feel-good, learning and viewing experience. I highly recommend not only the Brazil one, but all of the other ones in the Discovery Atlas series. Get them, you will not be disappointed. Great HD clarity."
Fabulous images
John Devine | Palm Springs,CA | 05/07/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As in all the countries so far in this series (Italy, China, Australia, Brazil) this is a dazzling look at the culture of a country in superb photography and intimate portraits of the people and lifestyles of the inhabitants. Wonderful education and entertaining viewing."