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SPECIALi PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS • THE CANDIDATE • INTERVIEWS • TV & JINGLES • THE PRICE • THE POLLS

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We are dedicating a big chunk of our editorial pages in this issue to our coming national elections. From every perspective the October event is a monumental task. The numbers and facts are mind boggling: $5 billion being spent by the candidates; 100 million voters; 35,000 candidates; close to 1700 posts being disputed.

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The exercise of democracy can be scary and encumbering. Nobody is complaining though. It's touching to see how resilient to adversity are the Brazilian people, how ready to catch the new train for a better future, how eager to restart from behind where corruption and greediness have left most of the population. In this issue we look at the polls, at the main presidential candidates' platforms, at the political TV shows, at the spin doctors and handlers behind the candidates. Do you know there are

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a dozen Indians also disputing a legislative post? We even have the lyrics for the presidential hopefuls' radio and TV jingles. Not only Brazilians in Brazil will be voting. Here in the US and all over the world they will also have a chance to cast their ballots. We hope this special edition will help voters or not, Brazilians or not, understand the growing pains of a child democracy and then root with us. May the best win. See you at the polls. R.M.

25 Prime-time novela

Picking up the President

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One by Rubem Fonseca

A whale of an election

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Magic Milton

Democracy ain't cheap

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Cover by Aylan Francesco

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DEPARTMENTS

The main candidates' talk

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20 The media circus

22 The presidents' men

Review

The Women of Tijucopapo

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Letters 43

Brazilian Notas

Chico Mendes on screen

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The Cultural Pulse 49

Classifieds

Jungle Brazil

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"Before pt talking about and investments ‘ve wanted anted to feel th jungle," confes e sed Elinor Constable, ienvoy, Clinton's after having si.)erit a night hammock in the• middle of the Amazon forest, 60 miles from nauitql s (cap of m 1.mazonas) Constable, a disciple vice-president Al G°re met with Brasilia's ' atitliorities and proinised to intensify us Brazilian ecological help to efforts After years of a protectionist policy that allowed only Brazilian ships to cany passengers between PortsinBra41'1.* there are no it restrictions to foreign cruise ships willing to enter B Ti razilian waters, ie change in legislation is a shot inthè aim ft or the Brazilian ourisni. While a day in the Caribe can cost $300, the same stay at a beach of the Northeast could be as little as $100. Embratur, the government agency in charge of tourism . . in- Brazil, has just opened a office in Miami They are planning o offer tourist packages to Brazil for $900, Tile main innovation is that the total: can be paid in 10 easy , mstallments. On the other hand. TtiriSRio lips. heel): promoting i.tsellas the prime ..location for international films and commercials Jtiit promotional •broChUre,. the. company eites..filins shot iii the arda... such ,as . '.12 . tainaliding the Stone' 6

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Panties, those minuscule pieces of the female wardrobe, have been mostly the territory of lingerie manufacturers and fetishists until now. From Recife (capital of Pernambuco) comes the news that panties might soon be sold by prescription. Recently presented at the Recife's Domestic Utilities Fair (UD), the unorthodox new panty contains

six little magnets glued to its front "on strategic points" and comes with the promise of alleviating colic, pre-menstrual tension and even increasing the sexual desire of the woman. The product is the brainchild of Mario hidgaki, who explains, "The magnets stimulate the blood flOw, improving the organism's functioning,"

Rape without rapist Lourival Rodrigues dos Santos, 34, has been the laughing stock of a police station in Brasilia since he showed up there one morning, complaining about a "ghost" who rapedl his wife while he himself was in bed. Maria do Socorro dos Santos said that she went through the preliminaries and all the motions of the sex act before noticing that she had been penetrated by a man who wasn't her husband but had slipped in bed with them taking advantage of the darkness and the deep sleep of the couple. The Santos couple who live in a shantytown in the Federal District had had a powerful feijoada as dinner. If you have ever eaten .kijoada, the Brazilian typical dish, with its accompaniment of beer and caipirinha (margarita-like aperitif) you know the power that this combination has to knock you down beyond unconscience and you will also be prepared to believe the above story. It ends with Maria Socorro screaming, "Lour°, Louro" (Blonde), the husband's nickname, while a "ghost" disappears in the dark. She explained later, "I only noticed that the man over me wasn't my husband when I stroked his head and felt the straight hair. My husband has curly hair. It was too dark." As for Lourival he says that normally he is very jealous of the wife but that in this case, "what can you possibly do?"

Rio could use some cheering. All powerful TV Globe network has adhered to the campaign to bring the Olympics to the Cidade Marai,illrosa in 2004.

The French tried to get ; but the Americans t etod tip contract install icial:iolgritsh thoeerloA telttarY radart Amazon; A ystexf1 tutiliireleedetbvy t Raytheon $ .38 billion, to hti'ld the Amazon Vigilance System also known asSWAM 1 in 8 years. be used control ebu , 1r traffic ilttItIoe anrr, eas t alsotO detect digging clandestine ,,ingotillde ttig traffic and okyniai jungle Meanwhile, lin the White House pcop .I. are feeling much more secure now that a Brazilian company' Elisec, has installed a' security system in 175 doors of the presidential residence. The equipment controls.. the flux of people in restricted areas. The same Brazil that was caring enough to change leprosy's name to a less stigmatizing, licrasertiase (Hansen's disease), hasn't been concerned enough to fight the disease. Brazil has almost 224,000 official cases at the ailment with 60,000 more suspected. Only India has inure lepers. While ill other countries the problem has disappeared or is decreasing, in Brazil the new cases are soaring. The World Health Organization intends to eradicate the disease all over the world by the year 2000. In Brazil, this goal will mint be reached before 2008.

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Candid camera Don't tell TV advertisers, but a survey has revealed that Brazilians are turning off their TV sets during prime time to go roll under the sheets. Between 9:30 PM and 11 PM is the favorite time for couples to cozy up and make love. The discovery came about by chance when Retrato, a consulting and marketing. company from Rio, conducted a survey to educate advertisers on how to spend their reais, speaking with almost 400 couples with an income between $200 and $2,500 a month. At 11:30 PM the TV is on again, just in time for people to see./6 Soares 11:30 PM, an interview program with a comedian also known as 0 Gordo (The Fat One). Hollywood

Rio down and out Paramount Studios wants to film another negative portrait of Brazil, the massacre of the Candelaria Church Children which occurred a little more than one year ago. The script would be based on Ovelhas e seus Algozes (Sheeps and Their Executioners), -a book written by Carioca' (from Rio) socialite Yvone Bezerra de Mello, a woman who has dedicated herself to street children. Possible stars: American Glenn -Close, Irish Daniel Day-Lewis, and Spanish Antonio Banderas. Bezerra de Mello has a sine qua non: the film must show the problem of Rio's children as a universal predicament.

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"If I don't get it, nobody will!" With this war cry, Maria Lucia do Amaral started to pour two gallons of boiling water over the penis of her husband Juarez Rodrigues Pereira, 43, who was sleeping naked in the couple's bed. He would die five days later in the hospital She can get 30 years in jail. It was the tragic end of a story that had started 20 years ago, when Maria Liicia, a teacher from a rich family, fell in love with a firefighter ten years younger than her. They married, had two children and went to live in Santo Antonio de Padua, a little town in the state of Rio. It was last year that Maria Lucia found out that the husband had a lover. She got a gun and created a major scandal in the, town of 40,000 residents. Juarez escaped by hiding under the bed of a neighbor. After the wife burned all his clothes and tried to set his car on fire, Juarez moved into the office where he worked. He finally went back home after listening to appeals from Maria Lucia and the children. Juarez never left Solange Moreira, his employee, lover and the cause of his tribulations. After the attack, Maria Lficia cut the phone line, locked the house and disappeared alone in her blue Volkswagen beetle. Culture

Stretching the envelope Prolific singer-composer Odair Jose, 42, is responsible for a kind of syrupy and camp music a. that's known as brega. At last it seems he has been reading the papers. In the 70's, he caused a furor with a tune that urged, "Stop taking the pill." Now, in Luz Acesa (Turned On Light), his LP number 23, Odair has caught up with the times. ".16 comprei camisinhas pra mats de um mes" ("I've already bought condoms to last more than a month"), he sings. "I am a musical reporter," the artist explains.

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there will be oth Of PFL, -part off in the Alvorada', Some of his aides weren't happy with :this presidential posture. They were radt': -minded of a similar gesture during an election for Mayor of Sao Paulo. Then candidatef;. for that post,. he Sat in the mayoral chair posing ftiA tewspapers.Two days later,' J5nio QUadroS won the election., Mir Teixeira, a House representative from itipteitittitkpk,;:;„.1#04*One 1 B ri z (onoleffie nor,p candidates o‘ mth about 5%,of votes.. in the polls) holds that it •• — • • uttak,eu. tratiomis" he stpeof campaign ha the new ireali noted interpret:: CardiiStrisy !Vice from any s meetings (all,k The canipatg

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was. Cardoso himself didn't seem very comfortable in the positionti PSDBs president. „ Mgt at the very beginning. Some of his closest friends corn ws what 'beginning of August he seemed like another person,., W.ever;,,twf of unable .t.o. be his ais),:-going self. Some compared yciptes, reducing peached president Fernando: anion and orgat: ion.".s.first round was so certain nmiing would seeij to be a waste of time lure •iiiiiikKitiist the triumph from with the so-,called tzi aflTh (toncans). FHC dayk and to this day nob,. 44)AtopP*OlOtirce of ideas. And as for ay,.rote;,,::„.the.., Caribbean sa ototflAng. others have tried with no suc' :urce close to Ma cess. The regional organizers for PSD13; xok.414,1a igiggglaggig4kikookF ront) and PT..ak r5ZifiAir Tigitipxowytha ye long been complaining iWiONhe disorganization, Juselind. ,Which i ncludeS: a' Chronic lack of caniplig an inau thatoriakand conStantitatin difficulti ralliat0NOSIM • T ” alit know the historical dimensions of the challen TIMESAccordirt_ and I know that my project embodies the B 1.1.:1 P,t.tgr::: pCIIWtittA''';: has been able to 14., 0,.:,,, only among the poorest and thO30.1, • 60pf the population. Thanks to the new curreilgy: real, Cardoso has been converiesi;f(00 ittually unknown politicitutattAttg, the'„, poor to a symbol of hopowAntipipiore

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than 37% of the voters from the so-called C-class (the A class comprises the richest Brazilians, the E the poorest) and almost 29% of the D and E classes. Another proof of the changing tide is the recent remark by soccer super-hero Romario, who without indicating who will get his vote, announced, "In 1989 I voted for Lula and I don't regret it. But now times are different." Lula was quick to attribute his fall to the backing Cardoso has received from the state machine. Commenting on the FHC's meetings with government high officials, the PT candidate said, "Can't he see that he isn't a minister anymore?" It's no secret that Cardoso is the favored candidate of president Itamar Franco, in whose government he was Finance Minister until he left to run for the presidency. The harmony between the two men has been so substantial that Cardoso has declared his intention to maintain the present Finance Minister Rubens Ricapero in his administration. In a Lula administration, Aloizio Mercadante would probably be Finance Minister. He is the economist Lula most trusts. But he has also been chosen as vice-president and could ultimately assume both posts. As part of the war of nerves among candidates, Cardoso, very condescending, commented on Mercadante in a recent interview, "He's a good guy and he just needs to study a little more. If he had studied he wouldn't have erred so often when talking about the real. If he 10

had studied he wouldn't have made as many mistakes with the economy as he has." Otherwise, Cardoso has been careful to avoid personal attacks against his opponents. He didn't like, for instance, the comment by actress Ruth Escobar that the option in this election was to vote in JeanPaul Sartre (the late French philosopher, a reference to Cardoso) or a plumber (Lula). "I'm not criticizing Lula in personal terms," he said. ,:"What I'm saying is that the PT has lost its direction and,doesn't know what to do." Many of the PT and P$1113 candidates have a common origin. Several of thair jdots. and programs are interchangeable. Their fight* seems more like a family feud. But for this election eh has created an information network to spy on the otheriide. The PT, more organized, has its Information Analysis Office, a sort of campaign CIA in charge of infiltrattng the enemy camp. Jorge Almeida, a physician, is the diOctor of the department. He confides, In some places we*ve:np to four different informers and none of them knoivs About about the existence of the others." The PSDW denies 'having anything similar but admits that it has teen collecting information on Lula's weak points. For his second trY at the presidency (he lost to Collor in 1989 in the second round), the PT candidate has made cosmetic and some substantive alterations. He gained a few pounds and lost some of the more leftist make-up. He made friends all over the world during 20 trips overseas, and spent three months in a caravan through Brazil's hinterland visiting 550 towns in each one of the Brazilian states. Taking a much more pragmatic stance than in the last election, Lula has decided to back PMDB, PDT and PSDB candidates, respectively, in Paraiba, Mato Grosso and Santa Catarina states. They are all antagonist parties. He does not exaggerate when he says, "I doubt there's anybody who knows Brazilians problems better than I do." CONTROVERSIAL POINTS - In a 200-page report released at the end'OfJtaly, the PT presented its platform. The priorities are the fight against crime, unemployment and hunger, as well as investment in education, health, housing and infra-structure. Several additional and more polemic ideas have been disputed by some of its backers, among them allowing marriage among homosexuals and legalizing abortion. Some were also worried about a pledge that the privatization program would be stopped and reviewed. The PT defends a moratorium on Brazil's foreign debt. The course of the campaign has shown that the fantastic growth of Lula's popularity is closely linked with the immobilization of the about 10 other candidates. In August, when the outlook started to dim, the PT had to develop a new strategy. Both candidates had to change their running mates after accusations of corruption. But the PT seemed to relish the fact that the new vice-president for the enemy camp was Marco Maciel, a man who had lived all his life in the shadow of power, be it military or civilian. This is helping the PT to present Cardoso as the candidate of the elite, linked to the conservative sectors. On the other hand, Lula is being presented. as one of those excluded from high society. His biography constantly emphasizes his humble beginnings in the Northeast, his job as metalworker and his bouts with unemployment. Lula, who has very little formal education, never studied past 6th grade. The PT candidate has a so-called Plano dos Cem Dias (One Hundred Day Plan) containing a series of measures to be taken immediately after the inauguration. They include the dismantling of such ministries as Social Well-Being and Regional Development. When his mandate ends in four

years (without possibility of reelection), he should be able to fulfill some promises, such as creating eight million new jobs (FHC has presented his own plan to create 12 million jobs), ending hunger and finding homes for 800,000 families or 4 million people. This plan is so ambitious that even the leader from the national Landless Movement has had a hard time believing in it. "If Lula does that, he will be responsible for the biggest agrarian reform in the , West," said Joao Pedro Stedilli, a coordinator for the Movement. To demonstrate how Herculean are the tasks before any new president and how empty some promises seem to be, the statistics reveal that 2 million jobs were lost during Collor's presidency. Since his impeachment in 1993, only 170,000 new jobs have been created. And since Brazil would have to add 1.5 million jobs every year just to keep up with the population's growth, the' country has accumulated in the last four years a deficit of more than 5 million job positions. Also part of the PT's strategy is the creation of an Anti-Rumor Headquane rs in Sao Paulo. The purpose of this office is to prevent rumors from going unchecked and uncontested. The country is full of them right now. In the state of Macapa, for example, there was talk that Lula would unify all the religious sects in his administration. Another widespread and ' damaging rumor is that Lula intends to eliminate thereal, the new currency - an FHC creation - which is enjoying great popular acceptance. Gilberto Carvalho, the party's general secretary and the man responsible for the anti-rumor office, has experienced firsthand how damaging such news can be. He has been cut in downtown Sao Paulo in heavy traffic by a taxi-driver who saw his pro-Lula bumper sticker and screamed at him, "You, trai-

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tors! You are going to eliminate the real." Activists are on the streets; poWith the real's success, Lula had to revise his policy of litical rallies are continuous; attacking the new currency, to the chagrin of the tucanos. jingles, posters and slogans are They were counting on a raging anti-real PT. In the end, seen and heard everywhere. FHC decided to do what some moderates at Lula's side Except for the free daily prewanted him to do: talk about how the real is just the recorded message on TV, howbeginning of a. process that will require readjustments and ever, the candidate has disapnew measures to create jobs and end the Brazilian eco- peared. He shows up only when nomic crisis. there is a problem. The most THE GRASSROOTS - To some, the decisive moment important role in the campaign for both campaigns will be in what has been called "black committee is the one being September." September is the month in which many pow- played by Sergio Motta, Ser.*, erful labor groups re-negotiate their annual contracts. who decides Cardoso's agenda Among them are the 650,000 bank workers and the 50,000 and centralizes all contacts with the states' coordinators for oil industry employees, both determined to obtain a raise of the campaign. â&#x20AC;˘ more than 100%. Strikes and marches could stop the Less aggressive than others, the Cardoso campaign has country if CUT (Unified Workers Federation), which con- also established a very friendly relationship with journaltrols both unions, has its way. ists. Their handbook on how to deal with the press can be President Itamar Franco confided to a friend that he will summarized in one phrase: -Journalists are always right not do anything to harm Cardoso's candidacy. CUT's even when they are dumb." â&#x20AC;˘ chief, Vicente Paulo da Silva, better known as Vicentinho, a Lula ally, says that his organization is not going to become involved in the campaign. But he has been drawing the attention to a special shopping excursion that he likes to take. Vicentinho takes 4221 Wilshire BI. #391 - Los Angeles, CA 90010 the equivalent of the monthly (213) 525-3300 - Fax (213) 525-1584 minimum wage salary ($65) to a supermarket and invites the press to follow him. At the end of July, for example, he showed that he could buy RIO/SAO PAULO only 17 of the 31 products in $669 the so called "basic basket". ASUNCION $849 Aloizio Mercadante, Lula's running mate, took his cue to LIMA $529 interject, "We want to show' SANTIAGO $665 how low the salaries are. What we want is a strong currency BUENOS AIRES $665 and a strong salary." ECUADOR The PT is counting mainly $525 on its activists to win this NEW YORK $298 (AT) election. The party has 700,000 members, 30,000 of LONDON $665 whom are normally very acPARIS. $825 tive. But during an election, says one party director, "this MADRID $879 number is multiplied by ten". LISBON According to Francisco Wef$879 fort, a professor of Politics at PUERTO RICO $489 USP (University of So Paulo), the polarization of the Representing: VASP, VARIG, AMERICAN, campaign between Cardoso LADECO, LAN CHILE, LACSA, and Lula is very positive. The AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS, AERO PERU progressive wing in the House of Representatives should inAND UNITED AIRLINES. crease substantially. The PT alone will have some 70 repValley Office (818) 785-8844 resentatives. Orange County (714) 520-4535 In contrast to the tiring and constant presence of Lula San Diego (619) 685-4080 at almost every PT rally, the San Francisco (415) 292-1930 PSDB leaders have created what's being called "camvaliseerta9s. paign without a candidate". :,,,:zn,!,vosgentx,....ataseete lfm100

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Who's being elected 1 president (4 years) 27 state governors (4 years) 54 senators (8 years) 513 representatives (4 years) 1059 assembly members (4 years)

Superelection or superheadache? This presidential election might turn into an organizational nightmare. There are too many choices and the chances for fraud are real and alarming. ELMA L1A NASCIMENTO

How to vote 1.The voter arrives at the precinct, goes to the first table, turns in identification and receives a blank ballot. 2. He goes inside the white booth where he must write the name. party or number of representative and assembly member. 3. He places the ballot inside the single ballot box. 4. He goes to a second table where he receives a yellow ballot. 5. The voter goes to a yellow booth and marks an X for president, governor and senator. 6. He goes back to the ballot box and inserts the yellow ballot. 7. He returns to the first table to get his document back. 8. The citizen leaves the precinct. 14

The elections to be held from 8 AM to 5 PM on October 3 in Brazil are historical in many respects. Never before have so many Brazilian voters been asked to choose among so many candidates for so many elective posts. There are more than 100 million voters (from a population of 160 million) who have not only the duty but also the obligation to go to the polls and select from 35,000 candidates those who will fill 1,654 elective positions. The choices start at the top with the president (together with his running mate) and go down to governor of all 27 states, senators, House representatives and state assembly members. The vote is compulsory for Brazilians between 18 and 70. but optional to those who are illiterate, those older than 70 and those ages 16 and 17. The senate is formed by three senators from each state who are elected for a period of eight years. Every four years there is a renewal of 1/3 or 2/3 of the senate, alternately. The House of Representatives (Camara dos Deputados) is formed by legislators elected according to the proportional system. No state can have less than eight depittado.s' or more than 70. While the state of Roraima has eight representatives for 101,000 voters, Sao Paulo with 19.8 million voters has 70 representatives. Each one represents an electorate of 282,000. Last time Brazil had an eleicao casada (coupled election) it was in 1950. All the same posts were being disputed simultaneously, with the difference that the country then had 20 states. 52.6 million people and 11.4 million voters. Getnlio Vargas from PTB (Brazilian Working Party) was at that time elected president with 3,849,040 votes while his running mate from PSP (Progressive Social Party), Cara Filho, received 2,520,790 votes. (Now the vicepresident hopeful is just an appendage of the presidential candidate.) Abstentionism was at 27.94%.

This monstrous civic endeavor is not viewed by many as the best way to stage an election. Some argue that the profusion of names in the same balloting will only confuse voters and increase the number of blank and annulled votes. In the first round on October 3 (the president and governor can be elected on the first round only if they receive an absolute majority of the valid votes), the voter will get two different ballots. In 1950, the trash collectors had an inordinate amount of paper to haul to the dump soon after the election. There was no unified ballot and the voter had to put in the envelope a series of papers, each containing the name of a candidate for a different post. The counting of ballots was extremely slow due to the number of posts being disputed. In Sao Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul, the two states most agile at counting the votes, the process took 31 days. This year the TSE (Superior Electoral Tribunal) decided that vote counting will not start until October 4 at 8 AM. This is intended to prevent people from being influenced by instant polls. The whole process of counting should take 10 days. For this election, the voter will make an X on the first ballot in the small square next to the name of the candidate for president, governor and senator. To choose the House representative and the State assembly members. the voter will have to write the name of the candidate or of his party or the candidate's number on the second ballot. The second round, if necessary, will take place on November 15, and the new president and governors will be inaugurated on New Year's Day 1995. The Southeast has 45.5% of the country's voters and historically has been the region that decides the elections. Curiously, all of the main presidential candidates are also from that area. Even though Lula was born in the Northeast â&#x20AC;&#x201D; second largest voter group. with 26.5% of the votes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he has made his political career in Sao Paulo. Front-runner Fernando Henrique Cardoso is also from Sao Paulo. With only 16% of the voters, the South usually votes for candidates from that area. With 6% of the electorate each, the Mid-West and North voters usually follow instructions of local politicians to choose a candidate. There are 4.973 municipalities in Brazil. but more than half the population is concentrated in 250 cities. In his victorious campaign in 1989, imNEWS from BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 1994

peached president Fernando Collor de Mello visited almost all of these cities, not once but twice. About 40% of all voters live in the 92 Brazilian cities with populations of more than 100,000. Because the elections are so complicated this year, the TSE is worried about the prospect of generalized fraud. The main concern is the so-calledvoto-formiguinha (little ant vote) in which the defrauder deposits a blank paper in the ballotbox, takes an initialed ballot out of the precinct, gives it to someone outside already filled in, and keeps getting new empty ballots. The TSE would also like to avoid the huge lines that plagued last year plebiscite that chose the form of government. On that occasion. very crowded precincts had to delay elections until 10 PM — and that was a very simple decision. The electoral authorities believe that each voter will take an average of two minutes to fill in their two ballots. Even that may be a very optimistic prediction. In a study called Elections 94 - Background, Profiles and Forces, the political consulting firm GT Marketing e Comunicacao offered an x-ray of the Brazilian voter. According to Gaudencio Torquato, owner of the firm, the electoral war will be decided by six classes of voters: the discontent (25%), a member of the middle class who hates politicians; the "inorganic" (25%), a voter without any ideological coherence who can be seduced by charismatic candidates; the "clientelist" (20%), who can exchange his or her vote for a job or a little gift; the radical or leftist (15%), who is ideologically motivated: the conservative (10%), who is very nationalistic and resists change; and the religious (5%), who follow the advice of their ministers and vicars when casting their • ballots. NEWS from BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 1994

How to make a president Being a millionaire would help a lot. Brazil will spend on its presidential campaign more than what Bill Clinton and George Bush combined spent in the last American presidential election. ALESSANDRA DALEVI The total investment of Brazilian companies to promote themselves during the just-finished Soccer World Cup in the US was $400 million. Last year the tOtal of all of advertising in Brazil came to $2.9 billion, according to the Promotional Marketing Association. This is peanuts, however, compared to what the 35,000 candidates in the October election are spending to guarantee an elective post. These public office seekers intend to lay out more than 12 times the money invested during the Cup. Yes, about $5 billion (money enough to build 800,000 public housing units), which means an average of $140,000 for every public job hopeful. And what does this money buy? Not only the traditional posters, souvenirs and santinhos (flyers with the candidate's image, but originally little cards with images of saints printed on them), but also some pretty sophisticated productS, such as the "mega-rally ," an interactive satellite TV hookup that allows candidates to talk simultaneously with people gathered in up to 20 cities across the country. A minimum budget for a presidential campaign today is $40 million. Add some fancy surveys, some extended trips and the bill can easily reach $100 million. To become a governor in a larger state, the candidate has to spend more than $30 million., With $8 million you might become a senator. For less ambitious office seekers there are posts at the House of Representatives for about $300,000 and a seat on a state assembly for around $200,000. Some of the costs incurred by candidates: $6

All to call attention Many candidates are better knoNvn by their apelidas (nicknames). That's why they all make this appendage official before the Electoral Tribunal. here are some of the official . ape/lb os of 13rasilia' s ct.mdiciates to the • •• • • • federal and state Alemaozinho - I,ittle German One IlPom•Eii-Yetiood En\r Canal - Channel Capuchu - CaptichitI Monk Floresia - Forest Frutcira - Fruit Bowl:: Genmnho - Little (4111 Ilomem da with the Cross- ',. Machadao - I3ig

Machadinho - Little Ax Navega - (lie) Sails Ora - Well, well Palacio - Palace . l'alito - Toothpick uPanela - Pan Peninha - Little Feath ..Pimentinha - Little Pepper IZainha - Quethit Sete - Seven Testa - Forehead Velho Vivi - Old Viii.pi

The price of becoming president Each national survey S80,000 Monthly tab for transportation $75,000 Each -free" TV program $70,000 Monthly expenses for a committee $50,000 One big rally $50,000 Big-name artist for benefit show S30,000 Monthly salary of marketing aide $30,000 1,000 T-shirts $2,000 Monthly salary of canvasser $500 1,000 posters $40 Daily wage of precinct walker $50 1,000 santinhos

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per mile on a jet, $11 for 1,000 than 10% of their annual income in spend almost $60 milMarketing santinhos, and $2,000 for 1,000 T- 1993. Since this kind of contribution lion, although his experts don't shirts. was forbidden before the new legischances of becoming Officially no presidential candi- lation, the money in past elections believe Cardoso the next president — date is going to spend more than would flow to the candidates' pocket can wage this the same could be said $75 million. There are several ex- through kickback arrangements like war for less for Brizola and Amin planations for this, besides the bad the PC scheme with its ghost check— are close to nil. than $150 shape of the economy. One is the ing accounts that financed president Lula's party, the million. wave of morality which has been Fernando Collor de Mello and ended PT, has three main sweeping the country, making it up causing his impeachment. sources of campaign money. The harder to use the so-called caixa. How is all this money spent? The biggest first is about 50,000 party memdois (cashier two), the money that chunk goes to pay for trips, which represent 30% bers who are committed to make rolls under the table and off the ,Ofthe candidate's budget. Printed material comes monthly contributions varying from books and has been a booster of all in second, followed by the production of radio $30 to $100. Benefit shows form kinds of enterprises in Brazil. An- and TV programs. Surveys are number five on the second source of funds. Busiother is the government-established the list of costs. The cheapest items are the ness donations come in third place. limit of $75 million per candidate expenses with services, including the hiring of In the final phase of the campaign for the so-called electoral bonus, a professionals. this money should be used for tie paper given contributors by the can- • Front-runner presidential candidate Fernando full-time lease of a jet to take Lula didates as receipt for their donation. Henrique Cardoso announced in June that he to as many comicios (political ralHowever, the main reason to would have a ceiling of $75 million for campaign lies) as possible. keep expenses low — at least on the spending. Marketing experts, however, don't A new candidate in Brazil books — seems to be the fact that believe Cardoso can wage this war for less than nowadays can be launched the same nobody wants to flaunt their wealth $150 million. How much is this? Just for com- way as a soap. But the process can or to appear to be a spendthrift in a parison, Bill Clinton and George Bush each spent bevery expensive. In an interview climate in which millions are suf- between $100 milli on and $150 million on their to newsweekly magazine Veja, pofering from poverty and hunger. The own campaigns for the White House. With the litical scientist Marcos Figueiredo creation of the bonus by the govern- .difference that Brazil has a per capita annual estimated that an anonymous ofment is an attempt to prevent the 'income 10 times smaller than the $22,500 aver- fice-seeker would need at least same kind of large-scale fraud age in the US. $100,000 to get his first 10,000 schemes that happened in the past. Luis Inticio Lula da Silva prepared a more votes. To be a House RepresentaThe new electoral law ratified in modest budget. According to him, $30 million tive a so-called mayonnaise candiSeptember of 1993, establishes that will do. Former governor of Rio, Leonel Brizola date would need from $1.5 million companies carruse up to 2% of their was.also talk ing about $30 million. He admitted, to $2 million, money to buy almost annual gross income to finance can- however, that the bill might jump to $50 million, 100 billboards, produce spots for didates, as long as the amount $10 million more than what has been budgeted radio and TV and hire a public doesn't exceed $300,000. by PPR's Espiridi5o Amin. Orestes Quercia, relation staff and some 50 cabos Individuals cannot give more former governor of So Paulo, was planning to eleitorais (canvassers). •

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by the National Cons spons nference f Brazilian Bis hops (C tiNa catii3 0 )$ all the candidates a ns Nsvitetreenot posed q IF1 Luciano j,vr ••hu' ni i des . bishop ac317irC A dt yN it Churc C d'ash Pu2rrneedh didn't have favorite hi s,a nl party candidate principles, an d tthee debate's goal Iv was the vo t ers decide. Below e exP ijesih pt'uqbh

Espiridirto Amin, 46, senator, candidate from thePPR(Partido Progressista Reformador - ReforMist Progressive Party). Lawyer with courses in Economics. Twice mayor of Florianopolis (Santa Catarina' s capital) in 1975 and 1989, as well as a Representative in 1978, and Santa Catarina:s governor in 1983, „. 40.294 of the vote. Leonel de Moura Brizola, 71, candidate from the PDT (Partido Democritico Trabalhista - Working Democratic Party). Engineer and exgovernor from Rio Grande do Sul, he lived in exile front 1964 to 1979, having been considered a subversive by the military regime. After the exile he moved to Rio where he was twice electedgovemor.Hecame in third- ill the '89 presidential election and now has 5% of the vote. Enias Ferreira Carneiro, 56, candidate from the Prone (Partido da Reedificacgo da Ordem Nacional - National Order Reedification Party). A physician who teaches at Univezsidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. He became famous in the '89 election. With only 15 seconds of air time on TV he was able to get 360,000 votes. He used his name to make dramatic protests that started with, "My name is Eneas." He has 2% of the vote. Fernando Henrique Cardoso, 63, candidate from the PSDB (Partido da Social Democracia Brasdeira - Party of the Brazilian Social Democracy) in coalition with PFL imd PTB. A sociologiit, he had to go into exile in 1969 and became a professor at Paris's Sorbonne College. After re-

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.it?°Plc Pc b major•t?us-e* taregreat I * he g ity of our peoplea have at l east some African blood - vhen they don't have it pure. Discrimination is a fact. Admiral Fortu nit- Tlie social cluesti o it is tie gi 1 \ 'est one that we face at the nioment. There the who believe state ‘should be the

great psrovidefr,trakere„sponsibility o solvingall the basic pro blems tiircitat0;tth l , ' °nPfla°sePstiura -acrna shtiPa°ebilri--: tat ion and Seen ritY, The. state is 110tll ing more than the Nation politically . organized. And it is this society . ..th.a. t lias to find an alisf‘N cr. through iiiitia

tive ii-ld freedont - reedom for producing, freedom for getieratitig conditions of equality. Quercia - This country has been paralyzed for a long tim d e. It needs growth, evelopitient, to gener-

The number of candidates has been dwindling weekly. As recently as August there were nine. Here we present the remaining seven who have resisted closer scrutiny and the war of the polls.

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ate jobs, generate hope And that's what we arc proposing, to.startarnajo r e p me nt project all over the country, decentralizing the government's rnment's are going to ade tviol W actions. We o rganize dozens, perhaps 60 development work 'regions. troeggei • n each one, mayors, busins eAc la orers tthaiatt,n,sds banks nks %yin thb-e spP oetheoPilee.' together to pEronn6iogte development lioaptemreesntta of the region accordin as Carneiro - We radical change. It's not the fil federal government l usiioifli nhahgeesatiiendtg ,LI-ecsyidts ,h hwueet tgelbodel tortcaetim t heeerdlee ah izriesedo W ii a shou ld soc m o ' t have taondse t inng d° iangd o o re tdhioninggc oemne.. tdhi e in Rio p e tely different intheNorth. without any resources. We want a unified educational system curriculum a11 over the profestoaalsch country. We want tht hesame rtoso tate vithw iitocois strongs osen according to their merits ofaction,taking eedthecnnetr_ ialprobi and not bya nandignityn l _ven iderationhu ordertosolvcthesoc spuri rencenftireeie\els co us agreements.

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today mi ght :presSion: to include. To it is to make ,ssible,"through attitude and action. change in the diretion of our social ocess. We• are- not fabricating exuded people in the country and in the

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rienced this.-timotion-Jtv, • gi*if40.::',0.1.t,47....of credit ,.i..- .1::.I.i.00,.,,IjOri.014. 4..• :.ditAt.:ftig#0..f0„. .0400P10-q . : ' . .e.e. ti.O;r1i4S'::, ho•'id.v . -0;.i:-..„.,.,„i-„.•,:.___„, ..?;i:-os":-'. :-. :'. ' ' . :. i404'1*,' 6;e,pp 41 stdid;;1 . 4ats:w ii .: ,Y': it all across .we •• ...';_6if.042q1.. F,k, .1#.4),,f004.,nke ,i....,,x,..--:. 9 turning to Brazil; he became a senator in 1986. :,::,$7 : i-i'.,':,:, , ,,,, : -t :e The year before he tried he experience ,'•.---stuta,t the t,i:. ,•). ,,j ii,iode:y ;. : unsuccessfully to become 0i 0P1 9f 0 i, 'r0,L -q :' keep Sao Paulo's mayor. LeadIeeittlg:* ing in the polls. ?i;00,1:ir::6 t : : i' '77 time : numbers that kiqr.. l, , ,', we have al sta rted Admiral Hernani 1 i .. :- . Goulart Fortuna, 61, candidate from the PSC With the (Partido Social Cristao simple fact of reducChristian Social Party). Until last year he was the ing inflation we ha e director of Escola Supea ren(:, oi6oigoio;:e4 rior de Guerra. Before ' ralietirrtala0es:!': We that he commanded the Naval School in Rio. Ile knowhowto do it MY; has been hovering below ear i tired of hearing 1% in the surveys. .PeOplefiep'ekthe bad numbers Luis 'nick) Lula da Silva. 49, candidate from Ount is (10.0reia, the PT (Partido dos Trabaadrift, without i captain elinition or lhadores - Workers' Parplanning For ten years w ve had a ty) in coalition with PC kletikeia0ae4 for ten years Nye haven't do B, PCB (both commuveloped We need :5 government that will create economic

#0.#0.;#0:;0041 0 ;z:01160 to be firm Democrac) can :not;te,.,Colifused with , .annrchy we ,ated- to oxe401iie streets, :t:the homes, the :we have•.on OPer; with development balance and tistiCe. m sIttingli re thinking about how ..:the Brazilian; people Arc judging uspeole in $t• be rworr.' ned about their future afte out meet-rng here Because we ha plenty. superficiality I am not e'w tdi :1* • self The situation in our country is So greththe ata z 1 .0601.e_i0111-0yo to ficet'Oeepfrahont their vote Because they will beabi; in,Just one day, ;• tsz assume their own desiny give a kind get out. of here to all c political wickedness that has befalle our country Our country needs bi changes.

nists), PSTU, PV, PSB and PPS. Gained national fame in 1978 after leading a metalworker's strike during the dictatorship. Two years later he founded the PT. In 1986 he was elected to the House of Representatives. He carne in second during the '89 presidential election, receiving 31 million votes to Fernando Collor de Mello's 35 million. He was the polls' favorite until July. Orestes Quercia, 56, candidate from the PMDB (Partido do Movimento Democratic° Brasileiro Parts of the Brazilian Democratic Movement) in coalition with the PSD (Partido Social Democratic() - Democratic Social Party). A lawyer, he is a professional politician, having started as mayor of Campinas, a city in the interior of Sao Paulo. He has been senator (1974) and Sao Paulo's governor (1986). His campaign is not catching on, as he is having a hard time explaining the fortune he accumulated durin• his mblic life. 19

Every day Brazilian TV interrupts its programming from 7:00 to 8:00 in the morning and from 8.30 to 9.30 at night to broadcast political campaign messages. During these two hours all we see and hear is political haranguing. Surprise. About 40 million people don't turn off their TVs. Welcome to free political propaganda, Brazilian style. •

The ditties To avoid the monotony of long speeches, the candidates are making generous use of their jingles on radio and TV. Below are the lyrics of some of the songs Brazilians are being serenaded, awakened and lulled to sleep with. Lula's Lula-la refrain was a big hit in 1989, now it's part of a new jingle. Brizola opted for a patriotic sambinha. Less adventurous, Quercia only rearranged the lyrics of a song that has been following him for the last 20 years. The Carioca (native from Rio) humor has already nicknamed Cardoso's jingle as inelO do assalto (hold-up melody) in reference to the refrain, "Raise your hand, raise your hand." The song is a !with) and is sung by famous harmonica player Dominguinhos.

Brizola 0 Brasil d Brizola Brizola d Brasil 0 povo unido decidiu

Brazil is Brizola Brizola is Brazil The people united have decided Brizola, presidente do Brizola. president of B raBrasil zil

Cardoso 'fa na sua mao, na minha

ELMA LIA NASCIMENTO Since August 2:and until October I. just two diVs befn•toc.b the nationat eleetions,'railiatts'have B been aid re. g lug to e bombarded, every day, in the morning iii the afternoon, and at iiight,...by POliti ciaits selling

.. : thelr wares on TV and on the radio There.wi11 bet t• 1 ., .Or....240„:hours.oflpolitical propaganda and 'nowhere° ao hide,.:sinceall channels an d radio'stations are forced by law to preempt their schedules and show .the .so-called .l...see.i7titne:electitiriprog that airs at the same time iii

allthe different outlets.an The ..:.:.:.progrAny, has never really • been free since . the owners f„tho.,TV. and di sta tionsh, -.!A alltived'ta• deduct.. their losses 9 frOrn th—elivrefeadilevraa st •bixee nd the candidates from the presidential fe'onrtiitinoena" esertast; those v ing for local elective posp tsa.yrienpgres ' total

It's in your hands, in my mao, na mac) da gente hands, in our hands Fazer de Fernando Hen- To make Fernando Henrique nosso presidente rique our president Ta na sua mao. na minha It's in your hands, in my mao, na mao da gente hands, in our hands 0 Brasil precisa muito Brazil really needs our da forca da gcnte strength Levanta a mao, levanta a Raise your hands, raise man your hands 0 Brasil prccisa muito Brazil really needs you de voce Levanta a mao, levanta a Raise your hands, raise mao your hands Fernando Henrique d o Fernando Henriquc is the Brasil que vai veneer Brazil that's gonna win

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posts though not. 16.7 ..!theitisetves; have been spe n ding goo ,jionmo d money ac proto mote themselves: more than $5 bi cordin lo g. some • ...Jhe restrictions being imposed on those. participating in the program arc Such that they .have been compared . to the so-called Lei Falca.o, a las.W...intb.raet,ufir.noeicifir.: 19Th to 1982 determined what could be shown during the poi itical free-ti me. During the . '7( '18 and 82 the candidates 'ivereli!lilted' to showingh own picture while a•VOice .Off,:screen....re , ad their very -....:FrOtit'.1983 • PrOgrim. becam e • inventive w iuit the Ilse of' famous • actors. computer graphics, interviews with the PoPulati011 'alld all MT\T st.Y.AP , , Au of this has been' ba nne da.it n iolo.rè.`A „ candidate cand i cannot be • Sold as toilet • soap:. e xp xp laine ainei d (Superior EleC Inhuirnl) External images are prohibited, as well..

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themselves. The contestants are allowed to make use or g raphics and also to show photographs i° g as they were taken Ott tallies. The -reitrictionsnas an-

nounced at tIte last minute, forced the main candi' datesto chute their plans in mid-stream All the presidential candidates intended to tape interviews. F.„„rnt.,A„. IV111„ '411C Cardoso wanted to have a journalistic .m''''' g ., using a famous anchorwoman. In the presidential dispute, according to a forula established by the TSE, every participant gets more Or less me depending on the strength of the party backingthe Candidate. At the beginning of the political seasOn, with nine candidates vying presidency, Qirdoso was allotted 7,49 nl " ntifort he lowed by Orestes Qudrcia (6.15 minutes),IEspteisridi f°Aio s 'nada Lula da Silva (3.31) and L Leon e! Brizota .,: (2.34), All the remaining candidates NEWS from BRAZIL. SEPTEMBER 1994

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Lula Pra acabar corn a mentira E encerrar a questa° Eu tenho uma cstrela Brilhando no meu coragao Na, na, na, na... Nao tern erro nao. E Lula Ia Sou Lula de coragao Na, na, na, na... Nao abro mao. E Lula la Sou Lula de coragao Vcrdadc d uma s6 Certeza d Lula la Pra gente juntar Sentiment° e razao Todo mundo já viu Na hora da decisao E Lula Brasil Nao tern erro nab Agora d corn fé E corn raga e paixao E Lula la Brasil de coragao Agora amigo E contigo, é paixao e quern ë que nao d Lula de coragao

To stop all the lies And solve the problems I have a star Shining in my heart Na, na, na, na... There's no mistake. It's Lula there I'm Lula from the heart Na, na, na, na... I don't give up. It's Lula there I'm Lula from the heart There's only one truth Certainty is Lula there So we can put together Feeling and reason Everybody has seen When it's time to decide It's Lula Brazil There's no mistake Now it's with faith It's with force and passion It's Lula there Brazil from the heart Now, friend. It's with you, it's passion And who isn't for Lula from the heart

Quercia 0 sol se levanta 0 dia já comega 0 Brasil tern prcssa Nao quer mais sofrer Vamos a luta Chega de conversa 0 Brasil quer Quarcia pra poder veneer Qudrcia. Qudrcia Junto corn voce Qudrcia, Qudrcia PMDB

The sun is rising The day is starting Brazil is in a hurry It doesn't want to suffe anymore Let's get in the fight Enough talk Brazil wants Qudrcia in order to win Qudrcia, Qudrcia Together with you Quer-6a, Qudrcia PMDB

:were getting less than two MI flutes, With the withdrawal of some of the minor candidates, the time left had to be reapportioned. Brizola's handlers spent hours discussing how to adapt to the new format. They wanted crooner Beth Carvalho singing the candidate's jingle, but only her voice could be used. They also thought about reproducing a CIEP (Public Education Integrated Center), the most famous creation of Brizola during his tenure as Rio governor. Not allowed. Finally they opted for the :use of the jingle in the beginning and at the end of the segment. interspersing images of PDT's (Workers

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Democratic Party) flag. their logo and the image of the exgovernor himself. The big problem was to constrain their talkative candidate to the short time allocated to him. "A truth you say in one - minute. I'll be able to tell two truths in every program," promised Brizola. The holder of the second ATT biggest chunk of time, Orestes Quercia, whose candidacy has been off track since the press reported on a . series of shady deals he has been involved in throught out his political cz- treer, decided to rely heavily on mapsi and graphics. "The new law hurts us because we are no t: able to show what Qudrcia has done as governor of Sao ". Paulo," grumbled Chico Santa Rita, the publicist. responsible for Quarcia's 'appearances on TV. On the other hand. Espiridiao Amin, the PPR Ca didatc, was very happy with the new limitations, vow--,,r: ing to flood the screen with what has turned into his trademark and the campaign's symbol: his own bald head. He has being repeating, "I'm a senator, and I was the governor of Santa Catarina and Florianopolis's (Santa Catarina's capital) mayor. The rebuilding of my, state after a devastating flood is an example of being competent and serious as an administrator:" Everybody seems to be doing the best with whatever they have. After complaining about - the new format* which, according to Lula, was imposed to prevent him from showing his successful rallies across the country, the PT candidate was happy he had less time to talk than Cardoso, his main rival. Paulo de Tarso da Cunha Santos, the 'man responsible for Lula's TV appearances, decided to use humor and utilize the time to show the flaws on Fl-IC's Plano Real and to appeal to ...,,., their supporters to go from house to house to get out thei vote. Cardoso guarantees that he has renounced any input!. into the program. "Here in the studio, I have no authority," he said. do whatever my sorcerers tell me to do." He began his segment by presenting himself as professor, sociologist and ex-minister, His program has been using a lot of photo collages. camera tricks and editing. (Even though prohibited by law, the TSE has. been looking the other way whenjhe,candidates use these ABEREBER-:resources.) Cardoso's sorcerers Seem to be doing a charm of a job. A survey by 0 Estado de sao Paulo showed that 34% of the viewers consider the PSDB candidate's segment the best. Only 14% prefer Lula's presentation. The experts also applaud the production shot in 35mm film instead of tape. Even Cunha Santos. Lula's handler, has commended the program, "It's very well done technically." No mystery there. Behind all this success is Nizan Guanaes. recipient of last year's Cannes Festival Grand Prix for a soft-drink campaign and the owner of DM-9, one of the most acclaimed advertising agencies in Sao Paulo. One highlight of the first show was the successive images of hands while Cardoso announced that he intended to govern -with Tancredo's hand and J usceli no' s goals". Both men were able politicians and great statesmen.

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Presidential candidate Luis Inacio Lula da Silva hasn't been seen taking deep puffs of his cigar in public lately. Fernando Henriqne Cardoso, his opponent, doesn't seem to be enjoying a Northeast delicacy known as buchada de bode (goat's tripe) anymore. Have both of them suddenly been awakened to the health dangers of these behaviors? Hardly. Lula and Cardoso were answering to a higher call: the one from the survey institutes. According to the polls, the cigar smoking and chomping was giving former union leader Lula an unintended air of snobbishness and wealth. Former Sorbonne professor FHC, on the other hand, didn't look at all natural on his popularity-seeking excursions. Brazil is no third world in its politicking. Is there a crisis? You need the candidate's opinion? Not now. Wait .till the results of the daily field survey come in. The presidential candidates are seen every day on TV. And every day all over the country test groups get together to discuss and give their input on what the candidate has said and how well he has said it. The PSDB alone, Cardoso 's party, gathers at least â&#x20AC;˘four of these groups to evaluate the 22

performance of its candidate daily. Brazilians are more used to the polls as a means of detecting changes in the political winds. Several institutions have been doing this job with first class accuracy. They include names such as Ibope, created in 1942, Gallup (1967), and Vox Populi (1984). Political research is just .a small part of their work, however. Ibope, for example, measures TV and radio audiences throughout, the year. These qompalms are frequently used to testjnew products with the population and ev n to help TV stations decide what directi n to give a novela (soap-opera) that is lipping in the ratings. As a result, they are very well equipped to be the conscience, the good manners' manual, and the inspiration of the candidates. Thanks to one group session, where voters pointed out that Lula's Workers' Party seemed too "disturbance-prone," the PT started to distance itself from one of its bases: the more radical union movements. It was also polling that persuaded Lula's backers to stop calling the just-introduced real a nightmare. The research groups showed that people were happy with the new currency and distrustful of those who bashed it. Now Lula says that Brazil has a "strong Currency and a weak salaiyT but that with him people will get "a s ong currency and a strong salCardoso has been slower in his =actions to front-page stbries since discovering that some of his comments went against the popular leaning. After having criticized then Lula's running mate Jose Paulo Bisol, he recanted, calling him "an honest man" when surveys showed that voters were not likely to abandon Lula because of accusations directed at his vice-president. Thanks also to the surveys, Fernando Henrique was the name adopted by Cardoso's publicists when referring to their candidate ("it sounds better, is more personal and mellower") rather than FHC, the initials used by the press when mentioning the candidate. Commenting on the surveys, Cardoso confided to a friend, "The polls say that people want a candidate who is calm` with a professorial air and not a populist. They don't want a candidate who rides adonkey." At the beginning of the campaign,

FHC tried to soften his elitist image by posing on a jegue's loin. He also provoked a little revolt among blacks by saying that he had some mulatto blood and one foot in the kitchen, implying that blacks were seen as servants. The so-called qualitative research also has a meaner streak to it. Through it the candidates have been testing some low blows to their opponents to be used if necessary. Ina study for Cardoso's camp, for instance, the lbope has asked survey participants questions such as: "Would the fact that Lula fights for the workers but never helps his own brother make you change your vote? Would knowing that Lula is surrounded by extremists convince you to change your vote?" Many other half-truths and lies have been used in these test groups. The discovery by daily newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo that the PSDB was engaging in these dirty tricks provoked a small scandal. The only difference, however, is that they were caught redhanded. Meanwhile the other candidates continue their work in anonymity. House representative Chico Vigilante (PT- Brasilia) denounced the incident before the TSE (Superior Electoral Tribunal) accusing Ibope of manipulating data to harm Lula. He also asked that all political surveys by Ibope be suspended during the current political season. "The Ibope is presenting a questionnaire that shows Lula as an extremist and a defender of marriage between homosexuals," he explained. â&#x20AC;˘

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October's national election will offer a chance for some under represented groups to have their voices heard. The Indians will be one of them. Tens of thousand of natives will be voting and almost one dozen Indians are running as candidates.

EMERSON LUIS

In Roraima, the state in the North of Brazil bordering Venezuela (created in 1988). more than 20% of the population of 220,000 is Indian. The region has been the stage for a series of bloody wars between garimpeiros (gold diggers) and Indians. mainly the Yanomami. Tired of fighting for their rights and seeing little result. ClOvis Ambrosio Wapixana, Enildo Andre Wapixana. and Euclides Pereira Macuxi, three natives who live in the state, have decided to put their names on the ballot in hopes that they will be able to pass legislation that will help their tribes. Macuxi, a member of the State Indigenous Council, belongs to the Workers' Party, and his priority, if elected as a state assemblyman. is to get an area known as Raposa /Serra do Sol. where more than 10,000 Macuxi and Wapixana Indians currently live, set aside for the Indians. "I chose the PT," he explains. "because this party is very responsive to the Indian cause in Roraima." It's not only in Roraima that the Indians are choosing the electoral road to try to solve their problems. In Brasilia, Amapa. Amazonas, and Mato Grosso do Sul. there are 10 Indian candidates to the House of Representatives and to the State Assemblies, sonic with very good chances of winning. All are affiliated with parties that have leftist leanings, all include in their platforms the demarcation of 520 Indian areas, which represents 10% of the national territory. One candidate, Mario Juruna, has already been a house representative — the only Indian ever to reach that position — after being elected in 1982 in the state of Rio on the coattails of PDT's (Working Democratic Party) governor Leonel Brizola. Junma has become famous for his antics as a legislator. He used to carry around a tape recorder. claiming he was tired of being lied to. He also didn't spare admonitions of his colleagues and the executive during a time — the military NEWS from BRAZIL - EEPTEMBER 1 P94

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dictatorship — when opening your mouth could b •verY bad for your healthItiruna'spassage through _congress was me_ tec)rie, and he was nev taken seriously until his famous speech on September -26, 1983, when he denounced the violence against the Pataxo' He Indians from Bahia calling president genera Jogo Figiiel.redo and his ministers ‘4thugs.” Soon a ter he was ejected from his seat in eongress. Juruna tried unsuccessfully to get •reelected in 1986. N 1 has moved to Brasilia ande •is a candidate for the Federal District's PDT. Another Indian with: visibility is MarcoS Terena. This is the second time he has tried to get elected as House Representative. Terena is a member cif the* Federal District's PT and is backed by NGOs (Non Governmental Organizations) and Furiai (In dian National Foundation)

He is a pilot and was chosen by Indian organizations throughout the world as the official speaker before the UN during Rio's Eco-92, There is also new blood in the arena. Arguable the most radical of the new entrants is Pedro Mendes Ticuna, an activist from the PC do B (Communist Party of Brazil). Ticuna is running for a seat in the Amazonas state legislature and is counting On 20,000 henna voters in the area. Also from Amazonas is PT's Gersen Baniva, another candidate interested state assembly seat. He believes he can in wina as much as 70% of the votes of the 40,000 Baniva, Curipaco and Tucano Indians living at the banks of the Rio Negro. Baniva is

FROM TRIBE TO TRIBUNE Running for the House of Representatives: Mario Juruna (PDT-Brasilia) Marcos Terena (PT-Brasilia) Clovis Ambrosio Vapixana (PT-Roraima) Running for the state Assembly Gersen Baniva (PT-Amazonas) Hamilton Caiova (PT-Mato Grosso do Sul) Cristiano Caripuna (PSB-Amapa) Euclides Pereira Macuxi (PT-Roraima) Pedro Ticuna (PC do B-Amazonas) Enildo Andre Vapixana (PT-Roraima)

backed by the Salesia priests who controlC viIcMells-I (miss iln)11.aHry Indigenous Counet is now Negro' presi'dent ofcRio Federation of Indian Organizations Maio 'Grosso do Sul's Hamilton Caio ber or of the PT, isva'can candidate a mem for his state's Assembly. He intends to fight for thedeland Gu n a arcraan t it -ne° afi o Indians, fothe who have been in the news recently due to skirmishes ith farmers and theh * incidence of suicide amhl gh Those forced out of their og lands.More than 30li dt ans l t killed themselves in as five years. Cristiano Caripuna, member of the PSI3 (Brazilian Socialist Party) from Amapa intends to appeal to the population but doesn't trust the political parties. "The majority of them," he says, "have no ideology. They are just acronyms and the participants act differently one from another." is

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Oh say! can you see... On the eve of national elections, in the wake of a change in currency that seems to be slaying the inflation dragon and after a World Cup victory that has made Brazilians feel 100 feet tall, the country is being treated to a soap opera that exposes both the rotten and the promising sides of Brazil. It has been an exhilarating roller coaster. CARLOS RAVELO

It all starts in New York City where we meet a Brazilian couple and their 10-year-old son. With $40,000 saved after. eight years of hard work and sacrifices, Pedro, the husband, a limousine driver in Manhattan, is dying of saudade (longing) for Brazil and wants to go back to start a small business in Rio. The wife Ester, thinking about the future of their little boy. is against the idea: "To go back to a mess of a country where teachers cannot teach because they don't get a salary for months, and don't even have chalk?", she rebuffs the idea with indignation. Ester, who is now a clerk in a shop, used to be a teacher in Brazil. Patna Ahnha (Coun(ry of Aline), the latest prime-time sensation on Brazilian TV, is on the air. In a country where novelas (soap operas) are second only tofutebol in people's affection, director Gilberto Braga's latest production has captured the attention of Brazilians in every social class, from the favelados of Rocinha shantytown in Rio, to the well-to-do's in the Jardins's neighborhoods of trendy So Paulo. Braga's latest soap opera â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he has written 13 before this one â&#x20AC;&#x201D; explores many of the darker aspects of Brazilian existence, both at home and abroad: life in the favelas and the abuse and impunity of a corrupt political and police system; the arrogance and power-hunger of the landed gently; and the difficulties in which many Brazilian immigrants find themselves here in the US. The novela, without any easy or clear-cut Manichaeism, asks and tries to answer the questions: Is Brazil worthwhile? Or is the maxim from the dictatorship era still valid - the last one to leave the country, turn off the lights at the airport?" Rede Globo has outdone itself this time around. The giant TV network is the world's fourth largest TV and communications complex, and the number one exporter NEWS from BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 1994

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and producer of soaps in thvvorld. For this nova/a in particular. the special effects arc better than ever. A whole $30.000 faveia (shant) tow n) was erected near a construction project in Jacarepagua in the outskirts of Ri0.110,..laneiro. Through a special computerized process, the portions filmed in Globo's studio favela are inserted into previously taped shots of the real favela of Rocinha, thus producing a vivid true-to-life effect. And similar to how real life is in Rio. the fakefave/a is placed, interestingly enough, next to a fake $180,000 Gamier Palace Hotel, an imitation of the real life Copacabana Palace. Ttiping is done using digital equipment, which produces a higher quality image. With the cost of etickchtipter going at an average of about $40.000. Rede GlcitOftint01 part of the first chapter in New 'York from i helicopter with WESCAN equipment paying over $25,000 fo#thgrglit:alone. The new methods should help solve two of Red0Globo's major problems: their difficulty in filming inside thefirvelas, and the refugattiy the Catholic Church to allow flitting in Catholic temples. As for the latter, the situtition was getting insufferable forihe producers since every rtovela script has a series of scenes in weddings. funerals. btiptisms or other religious Ceremonies that call for a church location. Another aspect of Patric/ Minha that departs from previous norms is the reduction in use of so- Country of Mine Patria Minha called -rich folks homes.- Aside from the fact that they are extremely expensive to rent and hard Vinicius de Moraes Vinicius de Moraes o find, the rich and upper middle class - ever fearful of kidnappings - have opted to remain My country is as if it weren't, A minha patria é como Sc nab anonymous and flaunt their wealth as little as it's intimate fosse, d Ultima possible. Sweetness and Docura Low-keyed and a workaholic. Gilberto Braga. Being in the mood to cly: Vontade de chorar; who refuses to watch his own or any other TV A sleeping child uma crianca dormindo. nom la, puts in I6-hour workdays. Al age 48. Is my country. E minha patria. almost half of those spent with Globo. he is a That's why, in exile Por isso, no exilio master soap writer and his work includes world- Helping my son to sleep Assistindo dormir meu filho renown Escrava Isaura (Slave Isaura) and his I cry longing for my country. Choro dc saudades de minha previous series, 0 Dona do Alundo (The Irorld's patria. Owner). He speaks of Patria Afinha as a soap geared towards showing Brazi lia ns optimism over I'm in the mood to kiss my Vontade de beijar os °tilos de the country and its people. country's eyes minha patria In a recent interview with weekly 11CWSIIIa- To lull her to sleep, to stroke her De nina-la. de passar-lhe a ma° gazineisto E, Braga was asked if he was changing hair... pelos cabelos... his way of thinking, since his previous novelas I'm in the mood to change the Vontade dc mudar as cores do deeply questioned the ethics of Brazilians in gen- colors of the clothes (green and vestido (auriverde) eral, as he did in Vale Tuch)(Do as You Please), He golden) answered that a change had taken place since of my country which are so ugly. tab fcias de minha patria, President Collor's impeachment. which removed of my country without shoes de minha patria sem sapatos the air of impunity and whole-scale abuse that And without socks. country of E sem mcias, patria minha persisted in 1988. mine Asked what he thought were the saddest as- So. so poor! Tao pobrinha! pects of Brazil, Braga indicated that hung r misery and breach of human rights were main I'll not tell your name, country Nao te direi o nome, patria concerns, although violence and the indi erence of mine, minha, with which the rich treated the problemt:of the your name is loved country. little Teu nome d patria amada, vast number of poor people also troubledthini. country patriazinha He drew his inspiration for the nove/tifronl a It doesn't rhyme Nao rima corn mae gentil with gentle poem (see below) by Vinicius de Morad '! s (the mother author of "Girl of Ipanema" lyrics) whichtearries IA reference to a patriotic hymn' the same name. And he helped choose the cast who You live in me as the daughter Vives em mint como uma filha is bringing his story to life on the little screen. you are que és They are among the better-known Brazilian ac- An island of tenderness: the IsUma ilha de temura: a Ilha tors, including Tarcisio Meira. Lilia Cabral, land Marieta Severo and Claudia Abreu. The noN-ela Brazil, perhaps. Brasil. talvez. and its message are already permeating the minds Now I'll call my friend the lark Agora chamarei a amiga cotoand creating a subliminal reality in tune with via Brazil's problems. It has started on a positive note And I'll ask him to ask the day E pcdirei que peca ao rouxinol and widely received positive re‘ iews. Arc the nightingale do dia villains going to be punished this time? "This is To ask the song-thrush Que pep ao sabia something for the end of the nova/a." says Braga. To take to you quick this Para levar-te presto este avi"We cannot reveal this prematurely. I know Pairia avigram: grama: Alinha is more optimistic in terms of the Brazilian "Patria minha, saudades de "Country of mine, longings of reality - aware of the problems, without chauvinquern te ama... the one who loves you... ism, and with an optimism that past nave/as Vinicius de Moraes-. 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1 — 0 Exterminador colocou a automatica num coldre especial nas costas, logo acima da regiao glinea. A anna ficava deitada, o cabo para a direita ou para a esquerda, indiferentemente: o Exterminador atirava corn as duas mos. Corn incrivel rapidez, o Exterminador sacou a sua 54 Superchata, apontando-a para o peito do Cacique. 0 Cacique nem piscou. Ele mesmo tinha ensinadnaquele ardil ao Exterminador. s "Aprendi isso numa antiga novela americana sobre terroristas negros", disse o Cacique. "E um truque velho, mas surpreendente. Hoje ninguem mais ie. Porem, tuilo que. eu Sei aprendi nos livros." Um leve sorriso na sua boca de labios finos. 0 Exterminador tinha vindo de fora. Era identificado pela letra R. "E o Externiinador RJ? Por que ele nao fez o servico?", perguntou R. Havia cinco exterminadores infiltrados em Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Belo Horizonte e Porto Alegre. Sua funeAo era matar as autoridades, tecnicos e burocratas de alto nivel que imrica apareciam ern public° e assim estavam longe do alcance dos Esquadroes. (Esquadroth gnipos de especialistas em atentados pessoais con: explosivos.) "0 transit° dele esti dificil", respondeu o Cacique. Qual é o alvo?", perguutou o Exterminador corn sotaque carioca, os 11 soando como uu. • "0 G.G.". (G.G.: Goventador•Geral.) "Nao, vai ser facil"-; disse, o Extenuinador coin sotaque gaucho, o 1 vibrando, no cu da boca. Uma pequena demonstractio de habilidade para impressionar, ou divertir, o Cacique. R. podia ser infiltrado em qualquer parte do pals ou do, exterior. Ele assumia qualquer papel. Nem o .IVE percebia sua impostura. (IVE: Identi licador Vocal Eletronico.) R. controlava os minimos gestos — corner, andar, sentar, correr, fumar, ate a maneira de pensar ele condicionaVa ao personagem assumido. 0 treinamento dos Exterminadores para enganar e matar era tao elaborado e dificil quanto o dos antigos astronautas. "Voce vai receber um aviSo. Estee o nosso ultimo contato ate voce fazer o servieo. Use a primeira op°rtunidade que aparecer", disse o Cacique. "O.K.", disse o Exterminador. "Outra coisa", disse o Caeique, "dentro de um Ines os BBB vao iniciar tuna nova programacAo. Isto talvez ajude voce. E so." (BBB: especialistas em incendios e saques, sigla derivada do grito dos terroristas negroamericanos do seculo XX, burn, baby, burn.) 0 Exterminador olhou a impassivel cara ennigada do Cacique. Depois, retirou-se em silencio. 2 — Pelo vidro inquebrilvel, o G.G. verificou que quern estava na ante-sala era a sua secretaria, D. Nova. 0 G.G. apertou um botao que acionou um mecanismo trancando uma das portas blindadas da ante-sala e abrindo.a6 mesmo temponOutreporta qite dava acesso 0 sua sala. A secretaria entrou-conies atlas maos-para o alto, o bloco de ditado enfiado no cinto: • "Como esti a minha agenda?", perguntou o G.G. A secretaria baixou as m4os lentamente, sempre corn as palmas para a frente; quando che,gou na altnra do cinto, corn as pontas dos dedos da ma° direita retirou o blow; enqUanto mantinha a intio esquerda espalmada horizontalmente. Depois segUrou o bloco corn as duas mdos, mantendo-as afastadas quarenta e cinco eentimetros do corpo. Exigencias do RDE. (RDE: Regulamento de Defea Especial.) "Quarta-feira esti livre", disse a secretaria. "Pan CaValcanti desembnrca hoje no Gala:). Avisar DEPOSE para alguem espera-lo. Quero the entrevistar corn ele na quarta-feira. 16 horas." (DEPOSE: Departamento de Policia Secreta.) "Intercom, circuito fechado, ou vis-O-vis?" "Circuit° fechado", disse G.G. 3 — Na portaria do hotel, em grandes letras de vapor de mercurio, estava escrito: SE VOCE NAO CONHECE HA MUITO TEMPO ESSE(A) HOMEM (MULHER) QUE ESTA COM VOCE, NAO VA PARA A CAMA COM ELE(A). PROTEJA SUA VIDA. "Se o povo fosse atras disso, ninguem ia mais para a eama corn ninguem", disse a mulher. A mulher nu. 0 Exterminador continuou serio. "IS?", perguntou o porteiro. (IS: Identificcicc7o Social.) 0. Exterminador balancou a cabeca negativamenle. "Sobretaxa de vinte por disse o porteiro. "O.K.", disse o Exterminador. "Quantas horas?", perguntou o porteiro.

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"Nao sei", disse o Exterminador. "Mais dez por cento", disse o porteiro. "O.K.", disse o Exterminador. O Exterminador e a mulher foram para o quarto. O Exterminador trancou a porta. O Exterminador e a mulher tiraram a roupa. A mulher deitou-se na cama. O Exterminador abriu a bolsa da muffler e retirou urn IAAP de couro e aluminio. (IAAP: Instrumento de algolagnia ativo-passiva.) Da cama, excitadamente, a mulher perguntou: "Voce no é um SS, 6?" 0 corpo dela estava todo arrepiado. (SS: Super-Sadie°, pessoas que somente sentem prazer matando o parceiro ou parceiros no ato sexual.) "0 que voce acha?", perguntou o Exterminador friamente. "Nao sei", disse a mulher. "Vira as costas", disse o Exterminador. "Voce vai me matar? Se voce vai me matar, deixa eu tomar antes um EEE", disse a mulher. (EEE on 3-E: Estupefaciente de Efeito Estuporante. ) "Vira as costas", disse o Exterminador, golpeando o IAAP corn forca sobre os seios da mulher. A mulher cobriu os seios corn as mos. O Exterminador golpeou a barriga da mulher. Finos riscos de sangue brotararn na pele da mulher. A mulher virou as costas. Suas nadegas estavam contraidas. Gemidos abafados salmi da sua boca. 0 Exterminador golpeou as costas e as nadegas da mulher. O Exterminador deitou-se ao lado da mulher, sobre as marcas de sangue que o seu corpo deixara no lencol. 0 Exterminador abracou a mulher corn forca, mordendo-a na boca ate sentir o sangue doce molhar sua "Amor, me ama, amor", disse a mulher, pronunciando passionalmente A Grande Palavra do CO. "Amor, amor", disse o Exterminador. (CO: Codigo de Obscenidades, coleccio de palavras de uso ngorosamente interchto.) • 4 — Pan Cavalcanti sentou-se no CTCF, olhando para o quadrado de plastico preto a sua frente. 30

(CTCF: Compartimento de T nsmissilo de Circuito Fechado.) 0 quadrado preto se ilun0inou e apareceu o rosto de G.G. "Pan, como vai? HO quanta tempo nAo nos vemos?" "Urn ano", disse Pan. . "Voce esta bem. Estou gostando da sua cor." "Isso é a TV. Na verdade no estou cor-de-rosa, nAo. Estou'Nerde", disse Pan. "Eu tambem", disse Os dois homens ficamm se examinando, cada urn em sou quadrado. "Eu estou precisando c10 voce", disse o G.G. "Como?", perguntou Pan. "Quero que voce assuma o DEUS", disse o G.G. (DEUS: Departamento Especial Unificado de Seguranca.) "O.K. Mas alguem tern que me substituir em Pernambuco, disse Pan. "Já foi indicado", disse ó G.G. "O.K,", disse Pan. "0 IPTMM tern observado uma crescente inquietacao nas Fuvags. E quase certo que o BBB se aproveitara disso", disse o G.G. (IPTMA71: Institut° Pesquisador de Tendencias MotivaciOnais da Massa. FUVAG: Fayela Urbana Vertical de Alto Gabarito.) "Talvez sim, talvez no. Muito obvio." "Nao podemos coffer o risco. Sao vinte milhoes de pessoas nas fuvags. Lembre-se que da Ultima vez morteram quinze mil, s6 na Zona Sul", disse o G.G. ."Eu me lembro", disse Pan. "0 Ministro do Planejamento foi motto na semana passada. Foi morto na cama, ele e suas dttas mulheres. Estamos ainda no escuro, investigando. Era absolutamente impossivel o vis-&vis corn ele. Esta noticia 6 secreta." "O.K." "InformacOes, corn fator de exatidao oitenta, dizem que o Cacique entrou no pals, vindo dos Estados Unidos." "0 Cacique?", disse Pan excitadamente, "aqui?" "Oitenta por cento'de exatidao", disse o G.G. "Entao precisamos mesmo ficar preocupadps corn o ambiente nas fuvags. Qual o estoque de GASPAR?" ( GASPAR: Gas paralisante, ) "Suficiente. Pan, ouca, nao quero que ;voce se preocupe corn as explosoes urbanas. Isso ê rotina. Quero que voce se concentre no Cacique. Nos gueremos apanhar o Cacique. Sera uma grande . vitoria psico-social." 5 — Segunda-feira, 18. 0 movimento na estacao do Metro, na ma Untguaiana coin Presidente Vargas, era, intenso. As 17 horas explodiu a primeira bomba, proximo de um dos guiches. Ent seguida, mats cinco explosoes, a Ultima destruindo varios vaGoes de uma composicao. Muitos gritos e gemidos. Crteiro de roupas ue cames queimadas. As 17h 30m, cerca de duzentas mil pessoas comecaram a destruir os botequins, annazens, farm ac ia s e lojas dos corticos da Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana. Os duzentos mil, em seguida, se deslocaram em direcao ao centro da cidade, ao encontro da massa que destruia as estacoes do Metro.

Grupos de BBB, comandados pelo radio, annados de metralha, doras, espalharam-se pela cidade atirando bombas EXPLA nos edificios e veiculos. (EXPLA: Explosivo Phistico.) 6 — Terca-feira, dia 26. Pelos calculos eletrOnicos, apenas 8 mil pessoas morreram nas agitacoes da semana. Sociologos se surpreenderam corn o pequeno nitmero de perdas. As Forcas de Repressdo Anti-Social, uSando GASPAR e IE-IE-IE, dominaram a situacao. Trezentas mil pessoas ficaram desabrigadas. (IE-IE-IE: Irritante Epidermic° Triplo Concentrado.) 7 — Num carro corn vidros a prova de bala, Pan percorreu os dois grandes guetos da Zona Sul, as fuvags de Copacabana e Ipanema. Os caminhoes da Limpeza Pablica recolhiam os cadaveres para leva-los aos fomos crematorios subterraneos da Praca XV de Novernbro e do Largo da Carioca. Os cadaveres nao cram identificados. Seriam cremados coin as roupas que usavam. Do terraco de um velho predio em ruinas alguem atirou num dos guardas da Limpeza Pablica. Dots guardas ekaminaram o colega caido no chao. Depois colocaram-no junto corn os outros cadaveres num dos caminhoes. Pelo radio, em codigo, Pan transmitiu a seguinte mensagem: ATENcAODEUSATENcA0DEUSCHEFESDEDIVISAOREUNIAOHOJE 18 H LEVOPRISIO-. NEIROIMPORTANTEPAN. Dirigindo em alta velocidade, Pan chegou a Santa Cruz. Parou o carro na garagem de um edificio novo, subiu ao 74.° andar. Na porta do apartamento 7404 estava embutido um microfone tendo em cima escrito IVE. "Encomenda para o Chefe", disse Pan encostando a boca no micro fone. A porta abriu. Dentro da sala estava um jovem de oculos. 0 disparo de Pan furou a lente dos oculos, entrou pelo olho e varou a cabeca do rapaz, que caiu no chao. Os &tilos continuaram no sett rosto. 0 barulho da anna foi pottco maior do que um sopro. Supersilenciador. 0 Chefe, que estava deitado .na cama, levantou-se quando yin Pan entrar no seu quarto. Pelo movimento do corpo, Pan vitt que o chefe era canhoto. Corn grande precisdo Pan atirou no cotovelo esquerdo do Chefe, partindo o seu braco. "Eu quero voce vivo", disse Pan. 8 — Nos subterraneos do DEPOSE, urn velho guarda ensinava NEWS from BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 1994

disse o G.G. um guarda mais jovem a montar o esponjas e lencos os olhos do Chefe. "0 caso é excepcional. Sua vida Ao ver a cartolina, o Chefe fechou os olhos. PERSAB. (PERSAB: sigla abre"Ele é duro", disse Pan, "nem sequer conseguimos corre perigo. Ndo confie em ninviatura de Persuasdo Absoluta, gnarl", disse Pan. instrumento de tortura fisica. Ndo saber ha quanto tempo ele chefia os BBB." "Esta bem. Pode vii", disse G.G. "0 seu trabalho, Pan, tern sido altamente confundir corn PERCOM, abreviatura de Persuasdo Compulsiva, comendavel, brilhante mesmo", disse o G.G. II —Pelo vidro o G.G. observou tambern urn instrurnento de tortura, Pan deu uma volta na roda do aparelho constritor Pan. Pan parecia calmo. 0 G.G. mas apenas psiquica.) testicular. "0 PERSAB é facil de montar", 0 guarda velho dissebaixinho para o jovem: "Nunca apertou o botdo. disse o velho, "basta apenas vi servico tdo mal feito. Assim ele vai matar o homem. Pan entrou corn as mdos para o conhecer urn pouco de mecanica e Mas quern esti dirigindo o servico é ele, que parece nAo alto. urn pouco de eletronica." "Ndo temos tempo a perder. D. ter experiencia, mas esta corn as ordens, entendeu?" 0 velho ligou o fib dos dois Pan escreveu numa outra cartolina a palavra Nova é urn Exterminador. Temos audiofones no painel eletronico. EUNUCO e colocou-a na frente dos olhos do Chefe. que pega-la imediatamente", disse "Se a luz vermelha acender (EUNUCO: Eunuco.) Pan. quando voce aperta este bora°, é 0 Chefe fechou os olhos. "D. Nova? Impossivel", disse o sinal que a ligacdo esti correta. Ve "Voce me poe a par do que for acontecendo", disse G.G. como é simples." "0 Chefe confessou tudo. Ele o G.G. desligando a. televis5o. A camara e o microfone 0 guarda jovem seguia aten- recuaram para o nicho da parede. ndo podia ter inventado, o trabalho tamente tudo o que o velho fazia. 0 Chefe estava imovel na coma. de D. Nova é secreto." "As ligacoes do eletrochoque sac) "Acho que ele foi apertado demais", disse o guarda "Eu digo que é impossivel", enfiadas aqui nesta tomada. E velho. disse o G.G. preciso ndo confundir a parte de "Como assim?", perguntou Pan. "NAo vamos perder tempo", choque corn a parte de som. Uma é "0 dr. Baltar, que era sociopsicologo, Os vezes disse Pan, corn impaciencia. letra S. esta vendo? A outra é C. A deixava o sujeito preso urn mes, sem encostar a mac, "Von chama-la", disse o G.G. verificacAo e feita corn uma luz dele, sem botar no aparelho, pra deixar o medo crescer." "Ndo. Ela pode ter urn mivermelha tambem. Viu?" Click. "Persab on Percom?", perguntou Pan secamente. ni-explosivo de alta potencia Constritor testicular, sonda "No Persab." escondido no corpo. HO outra saida uretral escamada, clister gasoso e "Esse doutor nao tinha pressa e en tenho. 0 que daqui? Eli gostaria de surpreliquido, agulhas especiais — o aconteceu corn ele?" ende-la." guarda foi colocando todos os instru"Foi apanhado", disse o guarda velho, constrangido. "HO uma saida de emergencia mentos sobre uma mesa coberta corn "Urn Exterminador". atras da estante", disse o G.G. tuna toalha branca ao lado da cama Pan virou as costas para os guardas, curvando-se "Entao abre que en von sair por de ferro. sobre o corpo do Chefe. Pan colocou o ouvido sobre a ela", disse Pan. "Este trabalho e muito facil de Uma luz vermelha acendeu no fazer. Vou lhe dar um conselho: boca do Chefe. "Silencio", disse Pan, para os guardas. INTERCOM. agarre esta oportunidade corn unhas Pan levantou a cabeca do Chefe, uma das m5os no ."Urn momento", disse G.G. e dentes. Aqui voce tern um born seu queixo, a outra na sua nuca. A boca de um é o ouvido tirando o receptor do gancho. emprego para o resto da vida. G.G. escutou algum tempo. Enquanto a indole do nosso povo for de outro ficaram algum tempo colados. "Ele acabou de confessar tudo. "Era Controle", disse a mesma, voce esti garantido. E G.G. desligando o INTERmudar a indole do nosso povo é Preciso falar corn o G.G.", disse Pan. Pan saiu apressadamente. COM. "Disseram que o impossivel, voce nAb acha?" "A rotina é esta: ao terminar o Chefe foi morto no DE9 — 0 Chefe estava data& na servico, o CONTROLE é consultado POSE. Quebraram o pese decide, de acordo coin o computador cama de ferro. coy° dele." A camara e o microfone de TV, eletronico, para onde vai o preso, se Por urn segundo G.G. operados na sala do Q.G., apro- é liquidado ou recuperado", explicou olhou o rosto de Pan. o guarda velho. ( CONTROLE: ximaram-se do rosto do Chefe. Subitamente G.G. entiou a "Nos so queremos saber em que Controle. ) m5o dentro do paleto. Mas 0 guarda ligou o INTERCOM e lugar esta o individuo denominado o Exterminador foi mais Cacique", disse o G.G., atraves do pediu CONTROLE. (INTERCOM: rapido. Sua 54 Superchata Intercomunicacdo direta.) alto-falante. detonou abrindo urn buraco "Preso C-TBS-1.487.018. Des"Ndo adianta falar", disse Pan, em cima do olho direito do "nos arrebentamos os timpanos dele. tino." 0.0., que cant de brucos "Urn momento", respondeu ConAs perguntas tern que ser feitas por sobre o braco que segurava escrito. Ele ainda enxerga alguma trole. a propria arma ainda dentro Pouco depois, Controle decidia, coisa." do paletO. Niun dos cantos da sala o guarda para surpresa do guarda, que o preso 0 Exterminador curvelho balancou a cabeca. devia ir para Recuperacdo. von-se sobre o corpo caido. Pan escreveu numa cartolina Apoiou o cano da anna no branca, em letras de forma grandes: 10 —Pelo INTERCOM Pan ligou base do cranio do G.G. e 0 GOVERNADOR GERAL ESTA para o G.G. detonou tuna segunda vez. VENDO VOCE PELA TELEVI"Scramble", disse Pall. "E precis() tomar cuiSAO. ELE QUER SABER ONDE "Pronto. Ninguem pode entrar na dodo, a medicina de hoje PODEMOS ENCONTRAR 0 CA- linha. Adiante", disse o G.G. "0 esta muito adiantada", CIQUE. SE VOCE DISSER SERA Chefe falou. Preciso entrevista pensou o Exterminador POUPADO. urgente. Supersecreta. Vis-a-vis", enquanto pisava nos miolos "Limpem os olhos dele", disse disse Pan. do G.G. espalhados pelo Pan. "Vis-a-vis? Voce sabe que Os dois guardas enxugaram corn vis-a-vis so em casos excepcionais", NEWS from BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 1994

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A conversation with MiltonNascimento takes one through the same emotional rites of passage as an audience with one of his best albums. It begins with a jolt of warmth, a calm accessibility. Just as one is immediately moved by the first notes of a Nascimento melody, one is at once moved by his presence. The greeting is warm, marked by quiet laughter, a rich voice, and wit. His latest album is Angelus, and if you listen carefully, you can hear Milton's life unfold. The story behind its creation is as much a miniature of Milton's life as the music itself, involving all the strange coincidence and wonderful surprise that seems to form the fabric of Milton's existence. The theme in life, as in his music, is magic. "It wasn't at all planned to do what it ended up doing," he says of the recording. "It all started with one piece that I composed ("Seis horas da tarde"), inspired by a time of day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; six o'clock in the evening. My home town used to go up this hill evety afternoon at six o'clock, and we used to watch the sun set and the lights go on in the neighboring towns. especially one town the won't say which.] We used to do this CV cry afternoon. And at the same time, the neighboring Churches used to play the Ave Maria and the bells would ring. didn't know it at the time, but! later found out that six o'clock in the evening is a very special time of day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that it touches people emotionally and makes them act in a different way. Scientifically, there are many different explanations for NEWS from BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 1994

PROFILE

A rare event. Milton Nascimento visited the City of Angels and spoke with eager interviewers about his most recent album, Angelus. What he revealed was the magic we always knew was his. FRANCINE ALEXANDER

this, and in many religions things happen at six o'clock in the evening. For example, one says that God goes for a walk in Paradise at this time of day. I think. it's to relax from the human beings that give him so much trouble. Another says that at this time the angel Gabriel went to Virgin Mary to tell her that she was going to be the mother of Jesus. So it's a very special time." As words and ideas begin to flow, it becomes clear that ordinary things occupy a curious place in the mind and imagination of Milton Nascimento. that they must inevitably become more than commonplace. An ordinary time of day. such as six o'clock, will turn out to have a deeper meaning because Milton has been drawn to it. As if to confirm this idea, he adds: "And then, after I learned all this. I discovered that this is also the time that I had been burp. When I looked at my papers. I discovered I had been born at six o'clock in the evening, too." Milton himself sees something special in the record Angelus, as if the making of the album involved extraordinary forces. "The record is very magical." he says. "like everything that happens with my music. It's got a lot of magic around it. This is how I feel about what happened with the "Novena", which is the first song I ever composed, the first real song. I had never been able to fit it many of my records. And suddenly I was able to fit it into this record. "And I played it and sang it with people like Wayne Shorter. people I thought I would never even walk on the same 33

sidewalk they were walking on, never run into them, because they were my idols when I was young in Minas. I never thought I was going to be recording with them or that they would be singing one of my songs. "And when they discovered that it was my first song, it became a major part of me, and they wanted to know everything about my life —" he laughs " — because they found it so incredible that for 28 years I had never recorded it. There was a lot of 'What?! What?! What?!'" And he laughs again, as if delighted by the improbable and the wonderful coming together with such harmony. The guest appearances on Angelus would seem to reveal a spell at work. The list is long and celebrated, including names such as Peter Gabriel and James Taylor that might not seem fusible with Milton Nascimento. "I think it was part of the magic that I was talking about before," he says, "part of all the magic that is happening with this record. And it's something very special that we developed together, something I always associate with the song of whales.. "For example, we have whales in the Antarctic, and when they emit a sound, even the whales from the North Pole listen to the sound and they even know who it is for. So the right whale answers. "I think the same thing happens with human beings. When you have to meet the right person, it happens. "With me it happens whenever I see somebody — it doesn't have to be a famous person — but when I see somebody playing or performing or singing, and I feel as if I were singing in their place. I feel something very, very strong. Every time I feel something like that for a person, I always end up meeting this person and working together. And fortunately it always happens that the person is the way I had expected them to be. This is how it happened with on Angelus — these were people I admired a lot and we ended up playing together." And those he still wants to play with — "Todos" ("Everybody"). Perhaps everything about this gifted individual's life is enchanted. "There are so many moments and so many places in the world," he says at this suggestion, as if, like tragedies, there are too many magical events to name. Then he remembers one he especially likes: "Ever since I was a little kid, I've been in love with Denmark. I don't know why. But I loved it. And I didn't know anything about Denmark, really. I didn't know anybody from Denmark. Just the writer, Hans Christian Andersen, from the fairy tales." Then one day he discovered that, in proportion to the population, Denmark was the place that sold the most of his records. "That was 34

very surprising. And then one day someone came up to me and said that he wanted to take me to Denmark. So I went, and it was better than anything I had ever imagined. It was like being in one of the fairy tales, the children's stories." Now Denmark has become Milton's second home, and he says that being there is still like being in a fairy tale. And it still amazes him how much the Danish people like his music. Leading a life that he calls "rushed around and hurried," he doesn't have much private time. He lives surrounded by the nature he loves and calls this his favorite aspect of his home. "I've got the sea on one side and a lake. And my house is high up, so I've got a garden in front, and I've got the mountains on the other side to remind me of Minas, my home town that is very mountainous. I've got a waterfall and the stone from where the hand gliders take their jump. And there's also the beginning of the rainforest. I think it's the only city that has a rainforest inside the city — a true rainforest." When at home, he finds himself listening these days to George Gershw in. "I go crazy over this man," he says. It's not newlbut

now I think I've become a fanatic." He adds that people are constantly bringing him new music. "I discover more things at home than traveling around the world. People from all over the place always come and bring me things and introduce me to different music and different people.. .but they really want me to play." He is happiest when immersed in his own work. "What makes me the most happy is to be on stage," he says. "Whenever I'm able to write, to compose, to sing and rehearse, to record, everything I have to do to be able to go on stage and be in front of an audience and be able to look into peoples' eyes and get feedback from people, that's what makes me really, really happy." Still, he is modest about his ability to move people with music. "E a vida" ("It's life,") he says. Perhaps Milton is a friendly angel in disguise, one of the rare magicians who appears on earth and whose mission is to show us the beauty and mysticism available to us. A conversation with him seems to take place where memories come alive, where one grew up as a child. And the time is six o'clock in the evening, when magic happens.

Novena (Milton Nascimento and March) Borges)

Sc digo um ai é por ninguem é pela certeza de saber que tudo tern

If I say ouch it's for no one it's for being certain of knowing everything has

tern sua vez de la retornar ao lugar mais fundo fundo, fundo mais que o mar

it has its turn to return there to the deepest place deep, deeper than the sea

se digo sol nao tern talvez no espero mais a chuva s6 preparo men comp a explosao de toda luz a chama, chama, chama se digo amor so é por algudm d pclos malditos deserdados desse chdo

if I say sun there's no maybe I wait for the rain no longer only prepare my beginning the explosion of all light the flame, flame, flame if I say love it's only for someone it's for the damned disinherited of this land NEWS from BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 1994

REVIEW

We can find echoes of Clarice Lispector and Rachel de Queiroz in Marllene FeIinto fiction, but for'so reason her first novel doesn't resonate. Manlene Felinto

writer (b. 1957), and one of only a few Brazilian women of color to have a book available in Enlish (one may think of Quarto de Despejo/Child of the Dark, y Carolina Maria de Jesus, but who else conies to mind?). Matthews makes reference to the black North A,Inerican writers Toni Morri son and Alice Walker, butthis reviewer is also reminded of Jamaica Kincaid from Anti: eensm eersattoticoboier tIe r a. Felin from preceding generation s es deefo The.Threeill'aaarrriitcat'o uetroz N the Wild Heart

b LyiSgrac° 11riano ReavtietOB sbayFr'erIC eirinletLoibves " longs in their The ecompaincyateS 77 As Matthews o Tyueopapo reads e an p open journal, and n em tN i ri aw letter o aolisdnerIigke ete a admair:: BONE:i0 VVYSZPOLSKI Recife trek is as muhc(Ilin Rinner 'isi journey But b because the Sao Paulo aes,any dusty road trip, it assumes the f is - inner monologue. As an infant, Risia's mother was , and-convey veysr F Nvnting rhythmow videi th,„nst, athsita Felinto 0 . - has itsown °rill Qf an i given away. Later, as a wife, Risia's all apparently curately aspossibleinto En I" mother was deceived by her faithless Ms. Matthews. i alall E of love for M and flmonologtibeeeInt'a husband -- and her ownsister. These Even s Tijucopapo neither as to action-packed ho Innion nor were the first of is a limit profound, an_ profound, w long streamd there h betrayals that Risia of -consciousness monologues can keep us on the edge The Women of Tijucopapo. by inherited. g... 1511 has does not drag, but thews. iriour chairsMerciTullv the book o. Theof , Marilenc Felinto. trans. by Irene .. f Marilene Felinto's the narrator is self -abs"O‘rbed and her focus remains Matthews (University of Nebraska narrator is angry at her right and narrow- Remember, this isn't an escape Press. 133 pp., $30 hardcover, father, and also angry novel. $10.95 paper) at her mother for being• The idiomatic use oflangtiage is highly effective on a victim. What kind OE; a certain level 1:, ut 't's not enough to carry the book. role model is this fora ' oncrete images the reader may grasp and since there are Ve ry few C daughter? And so we have a young without reward forspecific scenesin which , to anchor memories of Risia ,--woman-mho is grappling with a and her travails. After just a few days m at a loss as far as conjuring blighted past, and who at the same up cven general images from Felinto's story, and there is no lingering time is kindlirig the fighting spirit resonance. The anger, the bethat*ill help her to create her own. trayal. Risia's struggling with identity. ember li her sense of self, yes, fretriemb This is why Risia heads north these things well, but little else from SI° Paulo to Recife. "The only except that the end of the book is thing I know is that my mother was still not the end of the journey, born in Tijucopapo" is a refrain often repeated. By going in search of this Excerpt village Risia is, of course, going off I had to leave home. I in search of herself. don't know what Fm doing In her afterword to the novel, Irene out here. But I think it's so I Matthews writes that "we cannot help can see if I'm making somebut recognize and celebrate the narthing of my life, which was rative voice of The IVollien of marked by certain facts like Tijueopapo as a woman's voice, a auntie and papa betraying letter from the edge, struggling for mania. But I think it's to see the right to speak for itself and conwhat's left of CVC ry thi ng quering that right through a journey used to be - me as a little girl. toward self-discovery and partial the street I lived on. my torknowledge, and love." turous memories. This is true. Felinto Is a young NEWS from BRAZIL- SEPTEMBER 1994

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stalemate. That's when Puttnam delike this one," he says. "The more cided to go ahead with his own project interest people will have. We can't and brought Ron Hutchinson in to underestimate the intelligence of write the script. the public. When we give the pubOriginally thought to be a theatrilic profound human value matecal release, The Burning Season rial, the public is hungry for that, evolved into a project for HBO with and the public really appreciates John Frankenheimer directing. With that. They like to be inspired, they Raul Julia playing Chico Mendes the like to be moved and not just enfilm took shape and went forward. tertained superficially." What does Frankenheimer think about Julia researched his character the movie? "I would call this film a in the film by watching the docupolitical thriller. It's what I set out to mentaries made about Mendes, by make," he said. "We've tried to get reading the books written about the suspense, we've tried to get this him as well as books about the feeling that it's almost inevitable burning of the forest. He also read what's going to happen to him. We the speeches and the interviews see the net tightening throughout the given by the Brazilian martyr unmovie. We see him getting til he felt he underto the point where they're stood the man he CH RONOLOGY going to have to do somewas portraying. thing about him. We wanted Eddie Olmos, 1977 - Chico Mendes to focus on the character of who plays Wilson founds Rural Workers Chico never forgetting that Pinheiro, the menUnion of Xapuri. the story is a political tor of Chico Men1980 - Union leader Wilthriller." des, commented, "I son Pinhciro is gunned Added David Puttnam: think that Wilson down on the steps of the "If you tried to create this was the beginning union hall. story as fiction, people of the organiza1987- Mendes goes to Miwould laugh. Here's a man tion. He started the ami to argue his case who is an absolutely conagainst loans for Amazon rubber-tappers' temporary 1980's martyr roads. union. He tried to 1988- Shortly before during an era when the noexplain his goals to Mendes tleath. the govertion that such human beMendes who then nor of Acre establishes the ings could ever exist again took up the fight first land reserve for rubbecame almost absurd." after Wilson was ber-tappers and other inThe Burning Season killed. I must thank digenous residents. brings together an internaChico Mendes for Dec. 22. 1988 - Mendes is tional cast including Raul bringing an incredshot to death at age 44 Julia, S6nia Braga (Regina ible awareness to outside his home in Xapude Carvalho) and Edward the ecological fi. James Olmos (Wilson Pi1990 - Four new land recause. He was a nheiro). The film is produserves are established by very common perthe Brazilian government, ced by Thomas M. Hammel son, being able to including the 2.5 millionand John Frankenheimer, rise to the occaacre Chico Mendes rewith David Puttnam as exsion, and being serve. which is located ecutive producer. The able to actually near his home. screenplay was fashioned sustain and do Dec. 16. 1990 -Darli Alves by Ron Hutchinson on a some extraordida Silva and Darci Alves story written by William nary things for all Pereira are convicted for Mastrosimone and Ron of us and our chilthe actual killing. Darli is Hutchinson, which was dren and their chilconvicted for mastermindbased in part on the book ing the crime. dren as well. He The Burning Season writFeb. 1993 - Darli and Darci was a tremendous Alves escape from prison ten by Andrew Revkin role model for all and remain at large. Raul Julia seems to be of us and espepleased that the film is gocially Latinos." ing to be on HBO, which has a wider The convicted murderers of audience than if it was to be shown Mendes were sentenced to 19 years theatrically. "The more we do films in prison, but have served less NEWS from BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 1994

than three years, escaping from the low security prison where they were. Frankenheimer has been following the news that comes from Brazil. "Rumor has it that they literally walked out of prison and are living in Cachoeira province or nearby in Brazil, completely free. That is the state of affairs as it is today.", said the director. As for the film he is very pleased the way it was shot. "When I make a film like The Burning Season," he says, "number one I want it to be artistically the way I hope it will be. Working for HBO has been an artistic heaven, they were very supportive. The movie is presented to the public in the form that I made it. It isn't cut by a lot of people. It isn't in a projection form that only shows you half of the film. It's very pure." The film was shot in Mexico for economical reasons. The producers believe that without the Mexican cooperation this film could not have been made. Puttnam's interest in the environment is well known. He had to shoehorn a big story into a tight budget and he concluded by saying, "I think that hugely to HBO's credit the American public will continue to see a type of movie that has a message and is historically correct." The Burning Season will be released September 17, through HBO, on cable. It might be released theatrically in Brazil if the Brazilian distributors wish to do so. â&#x20AC;˘ 39

Fernando da Silva Ramos, 11 "Where did you get your paciyears old at the time, was one of fier?" "I stole it." She is ashamed 9 children of a widow living in a of this. In her embarrassment, she favela of greater Sao Paulo. For forgets her curiosity about me. I t him the play the part came very She lowers her head, sucking the naturally. "I knew that life very pacifier, half hiding behind one well. It was easy to play Pixote," of the other kids. She is about Ramos said. Despite his internaseven years old, with short brown tional success in the film, the boy hair and moist black eyes that did not improve his life. He died hide her fear. In a plastic bag, she a violent death shot by police carries all her belongings: an unwhile still in his teens, after reopened tube of toothpaste. She turning to a life of crime. can't remember where she came Paul Rambali also brings Sao from. Her mother abandoned her Paulo to life. He shows this huge somewhere on the streets of Rio sprawling city, a vista that de Janeiro. She doesn't know stretches out to the future, and where. The city is big. She doesn't But it's also samba and 's a-s reminds us of the saying that 'you even know her name. The other Car a hea rt play in Rio and you work in Sao kids call her Pequeninha, the Little Paulo.' People come in from the rig, feet stomping, One." pU s ni • • country, fleeing their poverty, and With these opening words the m Inds..Paul then settle in the satellite towns sights and sounds and the humanit inve"`, that comprise Greater Sao Paulo ity of Brazil pour forth and run Ramball's boo k An Bra zil with a population of over 20 milover in Paul Rambali's In the Citis a 1Ave sonlion. Their mayoress, Luiza ies and Jungles of Brazil. Interq to a ll of Erundina - at the time the book spersed with the historical, pothis. was written - a member of the litical and economic foibles are Workers Party (PT) won the maythe stories of the people whose HARRIET ROBBINa oral race with a promise to make life experiences reflect the very the rich pay. The complex ecoheart beat of this pulsating counnomic situation which hamstrings the entire country. This rhythm is revealed in several anecdotal try makes any social progress passages like the one above. They were abvery slow if at all. Under right sorbed by the author from his many visits to In the Cities and Jungles of Brazil wing governments the taxes for Brazil. They present a picture of this vibrant by Paul Rambali (Henry Holt and the rich had shrunk to 1%. nation in many different tone shades. Erundina has brought it up to Company. $23) There is Escadinha (Little Ladder), who 15%. There is a court case led a gang that ruled the favela (slum) of pending on the constitutionalJuramento. They stole from the rich and shared ity of these increases. some of their profits with the poor. Escadinha Through vignettes of the people of Brazil, became a hero, Rio's Robin Hood. Sent to prison their hopes, their dreams and their frustrations, for his crimes, he made a spectacular escape via Rambali carries you along with him as he explores helicopter and this bandit hero had tremendous and endures with love and insight the highways support from favela's residents, who protected and .17, ways of this great country. There are so him from the police. many aspects he covers in the book that after Rambali gives you the physical layout of the reading it you not only sway with the rhythm of cities of Brazil, but also inthe samba, the excitement of Carnaval, the myscludes the soul and heart as tery of the jungle, the magic and spiritual roots of well. Brazilian culture, the stirring vitality of the people His description of Rio's in their diverse pursuits, that you may go right to "Slums, Skyscrapers, Samba," the travel agency to book a flight to this most these three "s's" with the umexciting and vibrant country. brella of Carnaval, in this city of swollen bank accounts Excerpt whose residents stroll to and from the beaches: where beRio de Janeiro nestles in the lush bosom of nature. low the $500,000 penthouses, suckled by the heady aromas of the Mata Atlantica. the barefoot children are living in tropical forest that covers mountains rising over 3.000 the streets and begging for feet. From the high rises squeezed in beneath. you can scraps of food, is all envelopreach Out and touch the rain forest. In the middle of the ing. city, in the middle of the afternoon, in a sweet-smelling The crimes to and by chiltraffic jam. you are still close to the mountains and the dren are well known in Brazil. ocean. If there are other cities with beaches. Rio is the Hector Babenco's film Pixote, based on a book by beach. The beaches sweep in great lugubrious arcs. Jose Louzeiro, was a graphic study of these dissweeping away contradictions, a democratic space disfranchised youngsters. The lad who played Pixote, solving urban tension.

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Marina Lima's 11C.1% release A Tug On The Line from World Pacific builds on the success of her previous self-titled outMg from last year Luna, Vs hose passion for stirring ballads and sultry pop tunes is equally at home in both English and Portuguese is joined by the NA- I iiing and singgig talent of Tim b uck 3's Pat MacDonald n several tracks. fins album is filled sith musical surprises right from the open rig track, "Its Not Enough.- This pop,. otleruig-ind others, including "III) for itCoin in . 1.)ow n- and the jaZiN in strum en of -Nightie Night.' can-y a strong mu-. thical message that won't be found on the51yric sheet: Manna Lima is ready or the mtermitional stage, and her I Ii azilian fans couldn't be more excited. Marina lama's potent combination for ..§uccess comes from the right in itcrUil and the right production team. Wh i le Li m n ,.and Fabio Fonseca did ‘vell enough with their song selection and creative direction for Lima's previous release. Joao Augusto, Fernando Vidal and jazz sensation William Maga lhaes have built on Lima's strengths. making A Tug On Tin' Line a real contender for reaching the ,....:.wideraudieuppgthis..siti.gpLdeser yes. Another '§inger-deserving of greater f:7recognit1on is Rosa Passos, whose Festa . (21) on the Brazilian import label Velas showcases not only her soups riling talent but a splendid vocal delivery as well. Somehow this young singer has made a pact with the devil for Joao Cilberto's musical soul and got the better part of the deal. Just one listen to liesta's opening track, -Dunes" 11 ill con), nice v on, but . happily, Passos includes 1 I more; with from Job im, Ed u Lobo and 34.340L',

Also on Velas and equally enjoyable is the solo guitar playing of Tavinho Moura on Caboelo anAgua. The Minasbased songwriter who shares the writing credits of'"Noites do Sertirio.- with Milton Nascimento puts forth an even handed collection of songs inspired by the Brazilian countryside, Fifteen originals are included along With a guest of two, including Beto Lopes, pianist TUB° Mouran and fellow guitar player Nonato Luiz. But Caboclo LYAguo really is Mount's and his delicate strength with the rWarious guitars used en tile album makes staniii:vutshoice tor your collection. ANONOWIR: The titaininies. Brazilians have them, 'too. Each year, theSharp Primeiro awards go to the erinre de la creme of 13razilian Music, and every year for the past two years, the award for 13est Instrumental Jazz Recording has been presented to Cain Music It's the highest honor in I3razil's ecording nu us ry.:kAs2* ' Indeed for the ptist several years, Call' :has dedicated itself to producing the highest. quality Brazilian Instrumental music, with the understanding that each IleNV release breaks new ground. and pushes into uncharted waters. Owner Barry Powely paints an enthusiastic picture for Brazilian instrumental music, with a clear understanding of his labels' objeefives. "When -weardWitii'Ciiiiffive.y ears ago, our idea was to provide high quality recordings of both mien and established musicians and give them the opportunity to create and record under the best possible conditions,- said Powely. "We also found that other small labels began popping up with undiscovered talent that eventually has come our way. Now these musicians from Rio's club scene are more in the public's eve, not only here in Rio but

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The states of Rone-onia and Acre, previously undeveloped ' frontier regions, have undergone rapid development. The two states are of intense interest to environmentalists studying the effects of deforestation. Many travelers will only be passing through these states en route to or from Peru or probably all will be Bolivia impressed by the Missive deforestation which has left vast tracts of land looking like the aftermath of a holocaust. Travelers should be aware that both these states, especially Rondonia, are major distribution centers for cocaine from neighboring Peru and • Bolivia. Travelers are gener• ally left alone, providing they mind their ON% n business. In 1943, Getnlio Vargas created the Territory of Gua• pore from chunks of Amazonas and Mato Grosso. Jr. 1981. the • Territory of Guapore became the state of Rondonia named in • honor of Mareehal, Candid° •Mariano da Silva RDndon, the soldier who tamed the region. A legendary figure Rondon was honored by the Indians he helped subdue. He linked •Cuiaba, Porto Vell- o and Rio Branco by telegraph to the rest of Brazil. In recent years, roads and a gold rush displaced heNorde.s linos from the desert into the jungles and the few remaining Indians from the jungles into the cities. Rondonia's population consists of mostly poor but hopeful migrants from the Northeast. In Porto Velho, contact IBAMA (223-33607) at Avenida Jorge Teixeira 3477 Bairro C. E. Silva, for details about national parks and ecological reserves in Rondonia Porto Velho - Now capital of the young state of Rondonia, Porto Velho is rapidly losing its frontier ways. The streets are being paved, the Indians arc nearly all dead and the forests are rapidly being felled. Nevertheless, 20th-century Porto Vclho still has all the elements of the American Wild 44

Far from civilization Nowhere Brazilian last frontier spirit is more present than in RondOnia and Acre, two states in the Northwest of Brazil. It seems a re-edition of the American Wild West with gold, Indians, greedy settlers and the law of the gun.

land-hungry cattle West ranchers, fierce Indians, gold prospectors, deadly pistolefros (gunmen) and desperadoes of all stripes, The newspaper headlines tell the whole story: articles range from the gold strike to taxi cab lynch mobs and examples of rude frontier justice, border cocaine trafficking, Indian attacks against garinipeiros (prospectors), poaching, and conflicting land claims settled at gunpoint. Porto Velho is riding out the tail end of a gold rush: in the space of three blocks along Avenida 7 de Seteinbro you can find over 30 gold shops. all empty save for the old-fashioned powder scales in glass cases. The prospectors haven't seen much gold, but they're still working the old claims and dumping mercury in the river. The economy is Completely extractive, and most food is Imported' from Sao Paulo, half a continent away. Porto Velho's main street s Avenida 7 de Seternbro. If ..,you take a walk along this main ' drag, you'll pass gun and mustores, gold shops, mining supply houses and cheap hotels. The new capital is a little raw: electric wires slump and dangle over muddy dirt roads; scrawny dogs pick their way through garbage, roaming for scraps; and street vendors fry up potatoes and plantains for passers-by_ cornpro-se ouro signs indicate the gold shops NA here prospectors bring their gold powder to be weighed and sold. The powder is melted into bullion and smuggled out to avoid govern....ment taxes. The original terminal of the :Madeira-Mamore railway is :Tort° Velho's main tourist at,. !traction. The terminal is curirently drifting into extreme di'lapidation. A museum housed in a huge train shed displays 'train relics, memorabilia and „photographs of the constrtiorYz ition of the railway and history. of the Madeira-Mamore line. NEWS from BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 1994

Completed in 1912, the railway quiclely fell. into disuse. By 1931 the private railway had been nati onalized and was abandoned in 1966. Railway buffs will also get a kick out of the Colonel Church. Built in 1872, this dinosaur was the first locomotive in the Amazon. There are several riverbeaches near town. If you are interested in seeing rubber trees but aren't inclined to launch an expedition Into the wilderness to do so, visit the Parque Circuito on Avenida Laura Sodre, four km from town on the way to the airport. Indian legends and traditions were corrupted by Jesuit missionaries to the extent that Indians circulated stories of the Virgin Mary visiting the Amazon. However, theatrical interpretations of authentic Amerindian legends, finial dances and ceremonies are becoming popular in Porto Velho among students. Along with the Northeaster settlers, folklore was also transplanted from the sertao to the jungle.

from 8 am to 1 pm, Monday to Friday. Mu seu m s —Casa do Seringueiro — This niuseuin has a collection of photos, paintings, replicas of houswhich portray the il inge oaf life of a typical seringueiro (rubber tapper). Also on display are videos and Pic tu res of ChiCOMe-nde s • Musell da Borracha — The collection in this museum is divided into sections relating to the archaeology. paleontology, ethnology and recent history of Acre. It's well worth a visit. The Colonia Cinco Mil (literally Colony of the 5000) is a religious community which follows the doctrine of Santo Danne introduced in 1930 by Raimundo Irineu Serra also

ACRE The state of Acre has become a favored destination for developers and settlers, who have followed BR-364 and started claiming lands, clearing forest, and setting up ranches. This has caused a major conflict over land ownership and sustainable use of the forest with the indigenous tribes and rural workers, mostly rubber tappers, who are descended from settlers who arrived many decades ago. This conflict received massive national and international attention when Chico Mendes, a rubber tapper and opponent of rainforest destruction, was assassinated in 1988. Rio Branco, capital of Acre state, was founded in 1882 on the banks of the Rio Acre, which is navigable via the Rio Purus to the Amazon. There's a relaxed feel to this city, which has a few attractions close to the center, and other points of interest, including intriguing religious communities, farther afield. The Departainento de Turismo (224-3997) at Avenida Getillio Vargas 659 is helpful. It's open

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Twenty four years ago. Brazilian educator Paulo Freirc wrote Pedagogy of the Oppressed. a book that became a classic and sold half a million copies all over the world. Now, a Freire, • seasoned by two decades spent mostly in exile and a recent experience as Secretary of Education in Sao Paulo, has written Pedagogy of Hope: Relivtog Pedagogy of the Oppress-ed. The work has just been released in the US by New York's The Continuun Publishing Co. As in the first book, the message continues lobe: social change is necessary and possible.

Once again, San Francisco's Bay Area Brasilian (with an s) Club will be showing its colors in the streets to celebrate Brazilian Independence Day (September 7). The day-long celebration w ill happen September 10th, a Saturday, at Union Square. With the thrills of the Soccer World Cup still on the air, spectators are urged to wear the yellow and green of the Brazilian flag. Admission is free and the street party will offer lots of Brazilian music and dancing, as well as food, crafts and products of Brazil. NEWS from BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 1994

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L.A. 8:30 - 11:30 PM - Axe at Zabumba

WEDNESDAY 7 L.A. 9:00 PM - Kleber Jorge at CAVA 8384W. Third St. -(213)658-8898

THURSDAY 8 L.A. 8:30 PM & 10:30 PM - Garotas de Ipanema at Tatou

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L.A. 7:00 PM - Kleber Jorge at Greater L.A Zoo -5333 Zoo Drive -(213) 664-1100 9:00 PM - Bakari Birthday Party - 1276 Windsor Blvd. - (213) 938-0523

SUNDAY 11 MIAMI 12:00 NOON - 10:00 PM - The Independence of Brazil Mega Pest '94 with Banda Cheiro de Amor at Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami - Bands, food, arts & crafts

TUESDAY 13 8:30 - 11:30 PM - Axe at Zabumba

WEDNESDAY 14 L.A. 9:00 PM - Kleber Jorge at CAVA - see Wed. 7

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8:00 PM - Kleber Jorge at Bistango 19100 Von Karman Ave - Irvine - (714) 752-5222 9:00 PM - Marta Santos at Zabumba 10:30 PM - Garotas de Ipanema at Tatou

8.30 PM & 10:30 PM - Garotas de Ipanema at Tatou

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BTN (Brazilian TV Network) Daily news from Brazil, talk shows and sports 11.00 pm - 1.00 am, DCI ch. 40, S South ch 51, Adelphia ch 52, Gold Coast ch. 99

SATURDAY 17 MIAMI 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - First Annual Seminar on Brazilian Culture. Lectures and discussions Hotel intercontinental. (305) 6433238 8:00 PM - Weber Jorge at Bistango - see Fri 16

SUNDAY 18 MIAMI 9:00 AM 5:00 PM- First Annual Seminar on Brazilian Culture. See Sat 17

TUESDAY 20 L.A. 8:30 - 11:30 PM -Axe at Zabumba

LA. 8:00 PM -KleberJorgeatBistango -see Fri 16 8:00 PM - Sonia Santos & Ana Gazzola in Brasil & Brazil show. Part of Jonathan Club's Brazilian Week (310) 478-2103 9:00 PM - Marta Santos at Zabumba 10:30 PM -Garotas de Ipanema at Tatou

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SUNDAY 25 L.A. 3:00 PM - Brasil & Brazil Show featuring Sonia Santos & Ana Gazzola in the Annual Watts Jazz Festival. - 1727 E 107th St. -(213) 485-1795

TUESDAY 27

SAN FRANCISCO MAIberto's - 736 W Dana St., Mtn View, (415) 3007 Aioli - 469 Bush Street Sad Francisco- (415)2490900 Ashkenaz - 1317 San Pablo Ave -Berkeley (510) 525-5054 - 41 Franklin St, Francisco (415) 626-3306.... 'Bahia Trop. -1600 Market St S Franc (415)861-8657 Chambord - 152 Keanie\ St S. Francisco (415) 434-3688 Nino's - 1916 Martin F. King . Berkeley (510) 845-9303 The Ramp -855 China Basin San Francisco (415)621-237844 :Yosh I -6030 Claremont Ave :Oakland (510) 652-9200

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WEDNESDAY 28 L.A. 9:00 PM - Kleber Jorge at CAVA see Wed 7

THURSDAY 29 L.A.

Brasil corn S - Every Saturday, 9:00 PM with Judith King, 88.3 FM - VVBGO Brazil FM - Every Sunday, 10:00 PM with Tulio Reis 105.9 FM - VVNVVK Brazil Street Samba - Every Friday, 10:00 PM with Leo Costa & Alberto Lopes - 89.9 FM - WKCR

TV Brazilians in America-TV Deals with the Brazilian community in the area of New York. Interviews, music and local events Hosted by Jose Afonso da Fonseca. Every Sunday, 5:30 PM - Channel 16 Views of Brazil - News, culture, music, sports from Brazilian television - Every Saturday, 4.00 PM - Channel 31

8:30 PM & 10:30 PM - Garotas de Ipanema at Tatou

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FRIDAY 30

Berimbau - Brazilian Music- Every Saturday, 9:00 11.00 AM with Gisele Mills -89.3 FM -WPFW- Pacifica Radio

L.A. 9:00 PM - Marta Santos at Zabumba 10:30 PM -Garotas de Ipanema at Tatou

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Clear and Present Danger ** ** Harrison Ford's exciting thriller ,based on Toni Clancy s book and directed by Philip No}'ee istraeanPerb action fi lm A g ance. and power are pitted against ethical values Us this thought provoking intellig unten t stt triiiiiiinelyAstpoata Aem ry.m release

Harrison Ford in Clear and Present Danger A In Mode On Fashion) *4* A 17 year old orphan Fausto (Ken Higelin) works as an apprentice for a Jewish tailor (Jean Yonne) in Paris in this first feature film directed by Remy Duchemin.' When his creative talents are unleashed, Fausto finds fame and fortune and his true love as well, in this unconventional modern fairy tale. (French with English subtitles.) A Miramax release. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert *** From Australia comes this

A la Mode (In Fashion) *4* Fausto (Ken Higelin), um orfao de 17 anos, trabalha, de aprendiz corn um alfaiate judeu (Jean Yonne) em Paris neste primeiro longa metragern, dirigido por Remy Duchemin. Quando seu talento se manifesta Fausto descobre fama, riqueza e sett verdadeiro amor, neste original e moderno conto de fada. (Frances corn legenda em Ingles.) Da Miramax. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert *** Vern da Australia esta .

romp of a comedy starring Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce who portray three drag queens in a hilarious journey through the outback of Australia. Laced with music and uninhibited pranks, written and directed by Stephen Elliot. A Gramercy Pictures release. Barcelona *** Whit Stillman follows his Metropolitan success with a witty, romantic, unorthodox. political film about two American cousins in post-Franco Spain. Featuring an international cast and starring Taylor Nichols and Christopher Eigman (Metropolitan) the film sparkles under Stillman's direction. A Fine Line Features Release. Ciao Professore *** From Italy. A warm and caring portrayal of a primaiy school teacher sent by computer error to Corzano, deep in the heart of southern Italy. His third grade students are wise beyond their years. A mutual learning experience emerges after the teacher and the children learn to trust each other on their turf of black marketeers and Mafioso-in-training neighborhood. A gutsy, comic film from Lina Wertmuller. (English subtitles.) A Miramax release. The Client ***1/2 This third of Grisham's thrillers to hit the screen tells the story of 11 year old Mark Sway (Brad Renfro) who witnesses the suicide of a Mafia lawyer and is under the protection of attorney

comedia travessa estrelando Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving e Guy Pearce que interpretan nes (brig queens em uma viagem hilariante no interior da Australia. Salpicado de nuisica e diabruras desinibidas, ,com roteiro e direcao de Stephen Elliot. Lancamento da Gramercy Pictures. Barcelona ** * Whit Stillman na esteira de sett sucesso coin Metropolitan fez esse fihue politico inteligente e romantico sobre dots primos americanos na Espanha pOs-Franco. Coin urn elenco internacional, estrelando Taylor Nichols e Christopher Eigman (Metropolitan) o filme brilha, sob a direcao de Stillman. Lancamento da Fine Line Features. Ciao Professore *** Da Italia. Um retrato caloroso e simpatico de um professor de escola primaria enviado por um erro de computador a Corzano, no coracao do sul da ItĂĄlia. Setts alunos sat) 'pais sabios que se poderia supor. Comeca 11111 aprendizado minuo quando o mestre e setts discipulos aprendem nuitua confiano junto a tima vizinhanca cornposta por contrabandistas e mafiosos ern formaciio. Urn filme corajoso e divertido de Lina Wertmuller. Legendas ein Ingles. Da Miramax. The Client ***I/2 Este terceiro thriller de Grisham a chegar Ăąs telas coma a historia de Mark Sway (Brad Renfro), II, que testemunlia o suicidio de um advogado da Mafia e esta sob a protecao da advogada Reggie Love

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Reggie Love (Susan Sarandon) who not only has to be wary of the Mafia but also of a publicity hungry prosecutor played by Tommy Lee Jones. Faithful to the book as directed by Joel Schumacher this is a taut thriller that is suspenseful and action packed as well as insightful in human relationships. Corrina, Corrina ** 1/2 Jessie Nelson wrote, produced and directed this semiautobiographical film which stars Whoopie Goldberg, Ray Liotta and Tina Majorina. Whoopie portrays a housekeeper who is able to heal the wounds of a bereaved widower and his young daughter in an unconventional way. All three of them benefit from their relationship in this homespun drama. A New Line Cinema release. Eat, Drink, Man, Woman *** 1/2 A delicious treat is this tale of a widowed Taiwanese chef and his three unmarried daughters. From the opening scene of a Chinese meal in preparation to its final conclusion, the film envelops you in its emotional fabric. The tantalizing food, expert performances, plus the story keep you guessing until its surprise ending. In Mandarin with English subtitles. A Samuel Goldwyn Pictures Release. Forrest Gump **** Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is a joy to see. He is a simple minded man raised by a doting mother (Sally Field) whose old fashioned words of wisdom sustain him. Examples: "What does normal mean anyway", "Stupid is as Stupid does" and "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get". With these words of wisdom Forrest Gump does not only survive, he manages to succeed brilliantly all the while participating in the most turbulent years of recent American history. He is johnny on the spot in the

(Susan Sarandon). Ela nao so precisa se precaver contra a Mafia Inas lambent evitar urn promotor sedento de publicidade, interpretado por Tommy Lee Jones. Fiel ao livro, da forma que é dirigido por Joel Schumacher, este e urn thriller repleto de suspense e acao, mas tambem perspicaz no tocante as relacoes humanas. Corrina, Corrina ** 1/2 Jessie Nelson escreveu, produziu e dirigiu este filme semi-autobiografico estrelado por Whoopie Goldberg, Ray Liotta and Tina Majorina. Whoopie faz o papel de uma dona de casa capaz de curar, de uma forma nada convencional, as feridas de urn constemado vinvo e de sua jovem filha. Todos os tres acabam se beneficiando do relacionamento neste drama familiar singelo. Lancamento da New Line Cinema. Eat, Drink, Man, Woman *** 1/2 Urn prato delicioso essa historia de um chef taivanes enviuvado. Da cena de abertura corn a preparacdo de uma refeicdo chinesa ate sua conclusdo, o filme nos envolve em sua urdidura emocional. A tentacdo da comida e o desempenho soberbo dos atores aliados ao enredo do filme o mantem em urn jogo de adivinha ate o final surpreendente. Em Mandarim, corn legendas em nigles. Urn lanyamento da Samuel Goldwyn Pictures Forrest Gump **** Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) e um prazer de se ver. Ele 6 urn simplorio educado por tuna Mk devotada (Sally Field) que o guia coin uma antiquada colecAo de chavoes. Exemploss "Afinal, o que 6 normal?", "Estnpido fazer estupidez" e "A vida C como urn caixa de chocolates. Voce nimca sabe o que vai ganhar". Corn estas sabias palavras Forrest Gump nao apenas sobrevive, como se sai maravilhosamente bem enquanto participa dos anos mais turbulentos da recente historia americana. Ele esta presente aos maiores acontecimentos da era.

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major events of the period. Robert Zemeckis brings the technical magic to support the story. Being There, Rain Man and now Forrest Gump celebrate the simple approach to life and its ironic rewards.• As we travel through the years with Forrest Gump the frantic and horrifying events that have transpired become a bit clearer through his eccentric sensibility and leaves us with a bit of hope. Love, life and the pursuit of happiness as lived by Forrest Gump is a primer of faith and good will. A modern day Candide. Paramount release. Fresh *** A young boy outwits • those around him in this searing contest of wits in the drug and criminal ridden neighborhood in which he lives. How they get their come-uppance has all the twists and turns of a suspenseful drama. Written and directed by Boaz Yakin, who tells it as it is with an excellent performance by Sean Nelson and the rest of the cast. A Miramax release. A Good Man in Africa ** 1/2 Director Bruce Beresford and actors Sean Connery and Cohn Friels do their best to breathe life into this film about a fictional West African Nation. An intricate plot follows as the film plays out. A Gramercy Pictures release. It Could Happen to You *** 1/2 It is a feel good film. A good cop (Nicolas Cage) gives a good-hearted waitress (Bridget Fonda) half of his lottery ticket for a tip. When he wins 4 million dollars he keeps his promise to share his winnings 50/50 with her. This starts a chain of events with flack from his brassy wife (Rosie Perez), but this real stand-up kind of a guy sticks to his principles and rides out the storm towards a happy ending. The story turns into a satirical inspirational comedy with the twists and turns of a roller coaster. Andrew Bergman directs this movie with TLC. A TriStar release. The Lion King ***I/2 Disney does it again. A

Robert Zemeckis usa a magica da tecnologia porn contar sua histOria. Being There, Rain Man, e, agora, Fortest Gump celebram a vida simples e suas ironicas recompensas. Em nossa viagem atraves dos anos corn Forrest Gump, os eventos freneticos e assustadores que transpiram tornam-se mais claros atraves de sua excentrica sensibilidade e nos deixa esperancosos. 0 amor, a vida, e a busca da felicidade de acordo corn Forrest Gump 6 tuna cartillta de fe c boa vontade. Um Candide modemo. Lanyamento da Paramount. Fresh *** Urn garoto passa a perm em todos ii sua volts 'testa escaldante competicao de sagacidade no bair-o dominado por drogas e crimes em que vive. Como eles recebem sua justa punictio tern todos os meandros de tun drama de suspense. Roteiro e direcao de Boaz Yakut, que diz como é corn excelente interpretack de Sean Nelson e demo. Lancamento da Miramax. A Good Man in Africa ** 1/2 Bruce Beresthrd e atores Sean Connery e Colin Friels fazem o que podem porn dar vida a este Mine sobre tuna ficticia nacao do oeste africano. 0 filme vai em frente corn tuna tram complicada. Lancamento da Gramercy Pictures. It Could Happen to You *** 1/2 Um filme porn nos fazer sentir bent. Um born tira (Nicolas Cage) cla a uma garconete de born corticao (Bridget Fonda) metacie de sett bilhete de loteria como godeta. Quando sett bilhete C premiado ele divide coin ela o bolaco. Isso da origem a uma sere de eventos, incluindo a artilharia de sua mulher (Rosie Perez). 0 policial agiienta tudo e nao abandona setts principios ate garantir um final cor de rosa. A historia se converte em tuna comedia inspirada e satirica corn as curvas e a emocao de tuna montanha mssa. Andrew Bergman dirige corn carinho. Um lancamento da Tri-Star. The Lion King ***1/2 Outro sucesso da Disney. 55

new animated film that captures the beauty of Africa is a musical comedy-adventure that follows the journey of Simba, a lion cub who grows up in the jungle and learns the meaning of his destiny with the help of his 'animal friends.' With Elton John's new songs and the magic and artistry of Disney animation this is a pleasure treat for the whole family. Little Rascals ** 1/2 For those who remember the

Urn novo desenho anirnado que, captura a beleza da Africa em tuna aventuracomedia que acompanha a jomada de Simba, urn leAozinho que cresce na floresta e aprende o sentido de seu destino corn a ajuda de seus `amigos animals.' Corn cang5es originals de Elton John e a magica e a arte da animacAo da Disney este é urn prato apetitoso para a familia inteira.. Little Rascals ** 1/2 Pam os que se lembram do Little

The Lion King. original Little Rascals it is a trip down memory lane. Director Penelope Spheeris does her best to make it work. A Universal Pictures release. The Mask *** Take Jim Carrey, Richard Jeni, Peter Riegert, directed by Chuck Russell, mix with the computer generated animation of Industrial Light and Magic and what emerges is an energetic slapstick comic display of live-action antics. Add grand style song and dance routines and a plot of magical consequences rotating around a supernatural mask, mix these ingredients well 56

Rascals original esta é uma viagem ao passado. A diretora Penelope Spheeris faz o que pode para fazer o filme funcionar. Da Universal Pictures. The Mask *** Tome Jim Caney, Richard Jeni, Peter Riegert, dirigidos por Chuck Russell, mistime corn a animacAo gerada por computador da Industrial Light and Magic e o que voce obtem é uma comedia-pastelAo cheia de travessuras. Adicione mnsica em grande estilo, numeros de danca, e uma trama corn consequencias magicas girando em tom° de uma mascara sobrenatural, mexa

and 'voila' here is a movie that swings and sways in its own fantastic way. Mi Vida Loca***1/2 Allison Anders (Gas, Food, Lodging) started casting this film of the Los Angeles barrio a few weeks after the 1992 riots. A trio of stories that reflect the life styles of the `homegirls'. as gang members in their volatile society. Authentic and revealing, filmed in a unique and provocative manner it is a tale well told of the limited horizons, with violence ever present in the daily lives of the barrio. . Natural Born Killers ** 1/2 Oliver Stone in his hard-hitting style brings carnage to the screen in his latest film Natural Born Killers, starring Robert Downey Jr., who plays a "reality TV" host whose main function is to bring gore and more to the public. A serious reflection on media madness in its dealing with crime and punishment There are no holds barred in this not for the squeamish story that is taken from today's headlines. Also starring Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis and Tommy Lee Jones in this Warner Bros. release. A Place in the World *** 1/2 From Argentina. This is the fihn pulled from the Oscar. nominations because of cloudy cotmtry origins. It is a touching human drama dealing ivith people displaced by political upheaval who are trying to find their place in the world without losing their beliefs. Set in Argentina, directed by Adolfo Aristrarain, it is a memory tale of a young man's coming of age. It examines the complexities of ideals and

bent eases ingredientes e `v um fihne que I halanca e ginga. Mi Vida Loca***1/2 Allison Anders (Gas, Food, Lodging) comecou a escollier o elenco deste filme sobre um bairro de L. A. poucas semanas apOs os motins de 92. Ha tres histerias refletindo a vida de "garotas de familia" como membros de gangue. Autentico e revelador, filinado de uma fonna original e estimulante, é uma historia bem contada sabre horizontes limitados, cornE4 sempre presente violencia no dia a dia do bairro pobre da periferia. Natural Born Killers ** 1/2 Oliver Stone corn seu estilo vigoroso traz camificina para a tela em seu Ultimo fihne, Natural Born Killers, estrelando Robert Downey Jr., quelfaz o papel de um apresentador de rTVrealidade" cuja fmalidade principal é trazer sangue para o Uma reflexAo set-la sabre a loucura da midis em seu tato corn crime e unicAo. Nito ha barreiras nesta hist6ria tirada des manchetes, para quem tern estOmaao. Tambern estreland Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis e Tommy Lee Jones. Da Warner Bros. A Place in the World *** 1/2 Da Argentina. Filme excluido da premiactio do Oscar devido a dovidas quanto a sua nacionalidade. E urn drama humano emocionante lidando corn pessoas deslocadas devido a conflitos politicos, tentando encontrar um lugar no mini& e preservar sua fa. Ambientado na Argentina, dirigido por Adolfo Aristrarain, é a autobiografia de urn jovem em vias e tomar-se adul &amiss

compromises in human terms. Starring Federico Luppi, Cecilia Roth, and 12-year-old Gaston Batyi. In Spanish with English subtitles. The Shadow *** An Art Deco look at this once popular radio show. Stars Alec Baldwin as Yenko, who fights the evil doer Shiwan Khan (John Lone) who is a direct descendant of Genghis Khan and is following in his footsteps to take over the world. Margo Lane (Penelope Anne Miller) has telepathic gifts that link her with Baldwin whose alias is Lamont Cranston, New York City playboy. Director Russell Mulcahy gives his all in this faithful rendition of an old fashioned classic. Great supporting cast includes Jonathan Waiters, Peter Brody and Ian Mcclellan. A Universal release. Sundays Children *** Daniel Bergman, Ingmar's son, is a gifted filmmaker. Sunday ,!.s Children proves this point. The story takes place in the late 1920's in Sweden. It is a probing and sensitive study of a father-son relationship and reflects the happenings of tenyear-old Pu (Hennrik Limiros) and his father (Tommy Berggen) on a summer day and how it affects their future. In Swedish with English subtitles. A First Run Films release. True Lies *** Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger), special agent for Omega Sector, a top secret government agency, is an international spy who has kept his work secret from his wife Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis). Can he

complexidades de ideals e compromissos. Estrelam Federico Luppi, Cecilia Roth, e Gaston Batyi, 12. Em Espanhol, corn legendas em Ingles. The Shadow * Urn visa° Art Deco de urn show de radio outrora famoso. Estrelam Alec Baldwin, como Yenko, que combate o malvado Shiwan Khan (John Lone), descendente direto de Genghis Khan e como este quer dominar o Margo Lane (Penelope Anne Miller) possui poderes telepaticos que a imem a Baldwin cujo norne de guerra é Lamont Cranston, urn playboy de Nova Iorque. 0 diretor Russell Mulcahy chi o que tern de melhor nessa reproducito de urn classic° ao gosto antigo. Um born elenco de apoio inclui Jonathan Winters, Peter Brody e Ian Medellin Universal Studios. Sundays Children *** Daniel Bergman, filho de Ingmar, é um cineasta talentoso. Sunday's Cltildnnt o prova. A historia se txtssa no final dos, anos 20 na Sttecia. E um estudo cuidados e sensivel do relacionamento entre um pai e um filho e reflete os ticontecimentos na vida de Pu (Hennrik Linnros), de 10 anos e seu pai (Tommy Berggen) em um dia de venio e como isso transfonna o futuro de ambos. Em Sueco coin legendas em Lancamento da First Run Films. True Lies *** Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger), agente especial do Setor Omega, tuna agencia supersecreta do govemo, é um espido internacional que esconde o fato d sua 'tinnier Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis). Sera ele capaz de manter tal embuste

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keep up his masquerade without endangering his marriage, all the while tracking down vicious terrorists with evil plans? To find out you must see the film, another one of Schwarzenegger's bigger than life plots, in this story of international intrigue and domestic chaos, directed by James Cameron (Aliens) in this 20th Century Fox summer release. White ***1/2 Krzystztof Kieslowski brings the second part of his trilogy "Three . Colors" following award-winning Blue with this absorbing story of Karol (Zbigniew Zamachowski), a successful hairdresser in Paris whose beautiful French wife (Julie Delpy) divorces him after six months of marriage. He returns to Warsaw to start his life over again. While struggling to do so he is confronted with some startling developments in this unusual and perceptive story. A Mimmax release. (With English subtitles.)

sem colocar em risco seu casamento, enquanto persegue terroristas inclementes corn pianos escabrosos? Para descobrir, voce precisar ver o filme, mais uma das tramas de Schwarzeneggger, major que a prOpria vida, nesta lustoria de intriga internacional e caos domestico, dirigida por James. Cameron, o mesmo de Aliens, muss lancamento de year) da 20th Century Fox Studios. White ***1/2 Krzystztof Kieslowski apresenta a segunda parte de sun trilogia "Three Colors" seguindo-se uo premiado Blue, corn a historia empolgante de Karol (Zbigniew Zamachowski), tuna cabeleireira de sucesso em Paris, cuja bela esposa francesa (Julie Delpy) de divorcia dele apes seis meses de casamento. Ele volta a VarsOvia para recomecar ma vida. Enquanto luta para isso, ele tern de enfrentar alguns acontecimentos inesperados nesta historia original e bem focada. Urn lanyamento da Miramax. (Cons legendas em Ingres.)

Films opening not available for review at press time:

Nao tivemos ocasiao de ver ester filmes recem-lancados:

Color of Night Richard Rush directs Bruce Willis and Jane Narch in a scorching tale of deception and desire. A Hollywood Pictures Release. Milk Money Richard Benjamin directs Melanie Griffith and Ed Harris in this family drama

Color of Night Richard Rush dirige Bruce Willis e Jane Narch em uma historia abrasadora de trap.* e desejo. Lancamento da Hollywood Pictures Release. Milk Money Richard Benjamin dirige Melanie Griffith e Ed Harris neste drama familiar.

Snows

Snows

CHICAGO

CHICAGO

Evita - Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical at the Star Plaza Theater through September 24. (319) 734-7266

Evita - 0 musical de Andrew Lloyd Webber esta no Star Plaza Theater ate 24 de setembro. Tel: (319) 734-7266

The Second City Legendary comedy for 35 years. Chicago's best and most affordable laugh show at North and Wells. (312) 337-3992

The Second City Comedia legendaria ha 35 anos em cartaz. 0 melhor e mais em conta show de risos em Chicago. No North and Wells. (312) 337-3992

Tony N Tina's Wedding *** An audience participation romp. Tickets include unlimited Italian buffet, champagne toast, live music, dancing and wedding cake. At the Pipers Alley. (312) 664-8844

Tony N Tina's Wedding *** Travessura corn participack) da plateia. Bilhetes incluem bufe italiano, brinde corn champanhe, masica ao vivo, danca e bolo. No Pipers Alley. (312) 664-8844

LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES

The Sisters Rosensweig *** Wendy Wasserstein brings her version of Three Sisters in which she explores the psyche of this semi-autobiographical treatment of contemporary life styles. Rich in humor it is great entertainment. At the Doolittle Theater in

The Sisters Rosensweig *** Esta é a versa() de Wendy Wasserstein de Three Sisters. Uma explorac-ao do psique e estilos de vida contemporaneos nesta histOria semiautobiografica. Cheia de humor é tambem excelente entretenimento. No Doolittle Theater em

Hollywood. Ends Sept. 18. i l, (213) 365-3500. The Waiting Room ***I/2 An exciting vision of water is Lisa oomer's dark medy which spans e centuries. Innovative settings ad great erformances rected by David hweitzer, who resents the history sexual practices ad politics through 1fle ages done in grand style. At the Mark Taper Forum. flds Sept. 25. 213) 365-3500

Hollywood. Termina 18 de setembro. (213) 365-3500. The Waiting Room ***1/2 Uma vista) excitante do teatro esta misteriosa comedia de Lisa Loomer clime se estende por seculos. Ambientacrlo original e excelent interpretacao. Direc5o de David Schweitzer, que apresenta em grande estilo a histbria das praticas e politicas sexuais. No Mark Taper Forum. Ate 25 de setembro. (213) 365-3500

THE ODYSSEY THEATER ENSEMBLE (310) 477-2055 Sight Unseen, a comedy/drama about se art world. laying through eptember 11. tumps. Mark edoff (Children of Lesser God) resents his new lay, a drama about 14vo partially disabled Vietnam veterans. Directed by Allan Miller, it is . exciting theater at its best. Playing through Sept. 18. Awake and Sing ..alifford Odet's .,uicomedy , of the 1930's starring Orson Bean. Playing

THE ODYSSEY THEATER ENSEMBLE (310) 477-2055 Sight Unseen, drama/comedia sobr. o mundo das artes. Em cartaz ate 11 de setembro. Stumps. Mark Medoff (Children of is Lesser God) apresenta urn drama sobre dois veteranos do Vietiill parcialmente mcapacitados. Dirigido por Allan Miller. 0 melhor em excitamento. Ate 18 de setembro. Awake and Sing Tmgicomedia de Clifford Odet sobre os anos 30, estrelanclo OrsoTi

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Sean Nelson and" SaMuel Jackson in Fresh

through Sept. 25.

Bean. Ate 25 de set.

The Late Great Ladies of Blues and At the Richard Pryor ieater. Bessie Smith, Billy Holiday, nah Washington 'ire recreated in Sandra Reaver's superb performance. 213) 466-2222 Metro Rail, the Musical t the Ivar Theater, in Hollywood. An Inner City Cultural enter production. 213) 464-3667.

The Late Great Ladies of Blues and Jazz No Richard Pryor Theater. Bessie Smith, Billy Holiday, Dinah Washington sao recriadas na interpretacao soberba de Sandra Reaver. (213) 466-2222 Metro Rail, the Musical No Ivar Theater, em Hollywood. Uma producao do Inner City Cultural Center. (213) 464-3667.

Opera at the Music Center: Faust - Sept. 9, 11, 16, 18, 21,24, 28. Elektra - Sept. 10, 13, 17, 20, 23. Don Giovanni Sept. 27, 30.

Opera no Music Center: Faust - 9, 11, 16, 18, 21, 24, e 28 set. Elektra - 10, 13, 17, 20, e 23 de setembro. Don Giovanni - 27 e 30 de setembro.

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NOVA IORQUE

he highlights of the New York City heater scene were leclared by the Tony wards this year. The ony winners are: Play Angels in America, Perestroika by Tony Kushner. This is the second part of last ear's winner Angels I America (Millennium 4pproaches). Actor Stephen SpineIla, who portrayed a man with AIDS, also won as second Tony for this two-part show. Last year he won in the featured actor -Ole, this year he was lamed the best leading actor in a )lay for Petvstmika. These plays are of ic proportions and huge dramatic chievement. The musical Passion by Stephen Sondheim won four onys: Best Musical, Book of Musical James Lapine), riginal Score Stephen Sondheim), Leading Actress/ Musical (Donna Murphy). A Stephen Sondheim/James f,apine collaboration assion is about an bsessive love affair in the 19th century

As atracoes principais da vida teatral em Nova Iorque foram defundas polo premio Tony. Peca Angels in America, Perestroika par Tony Kushner. Esta ĂŠ a segunda parte do vencedor do ano passado, Angels in America Millennium Approaches). Ator Stephen SpineIla, que viveu o papel de urn homem coin AIDS, tambem ganhou seu segundo Tony par este show de duas partes. Ano passado ele venceu como ator de destaque, agora como protagonista de Perestroika. Essas pecas de proporcao epica representam urn enonne sucesso. 0 musical Passion de Stephen Sondheim conquistou 4 Tonys: Melhor Musical, Mellior Livreto (James Lapine), Minica Original (Stephen Sondheim), Mentor Atriz em Musical (Donna Murphy). Colaboracao entre Stephen Sondheim e James Lapine fan de um amor obsessivo do seculo XIX. e foi

and was based on an Italian film directed by Ettore Scola, Passione di Amore.

baseado no fihne italiano Passione di Amore do diretor Ettore Scola.

Three Tall Women A riveting new work by master playwright Edward Albee. The 1994 Pulitzer Prize winner. Promenade Theatre - 2162 Broadway 212-580-1313. Jackie Mason Politically Incorrect A controversial hilarious show with a joke a minute. Golden Theatre - 252 W. 45th St. 212-239-6200. Jelly Roll *** 1/2 A musical about the life of Jelly Roll Morton. Music by

Three Tall Women Nova e fascinante peca do mestre dramaturgo Edward Albee. Premio Pulitzer de 94. Promenade Theatre 2162 - Broadway 212-580-1313. Jackie Mason Politically Incorrect Uma piada par minuto neste show controverso de Jackie Mason. Golden Th. 252 W. 45th St 212-239-6200. Jelly Roll *** 1/2 Urn Musical sobre a vida de Jelly Roll Morton. Musica de

Morton, book by Vernel Bagneris who also directs. We follow Jelly Roll through his early years into adulthood, his rise and fall with the musical beat ever present. An exciting journey down musical memory lane. A perceptive and entertaining view of it all. Nunsense - Running nine years and still packin,,0 them in. Lots of laughs in this perennial comedy. Douglas Fairbanks Theatre - 432 W. 42nd St. (212) 239-6200. Other winners: Leading Actress/ Play: Diana Riggs in Medea, which is a magnetic replaying of Euripides' tragedy. The musicals that garnered Tonys besides Passion were Beauty and the Beast, She Loves Me, and the winner of the best Revival/ Musical was Carousel. The Revival/Play winner was '45 's An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley 's -

Morton, livreto de Vernel Bagneris que tambem dirige. Acompanhamos Jelly Roll atraves de seus tenros anos ate a idade adulta, sua ascensAo e queda, corn minica sempre presente. Uma viagem excitante ao passado musical. Visao perceptiva e divertida. Nunsensc - Nove anos em cartaz was ainda lotando a casa. Muito riso nesta comedia atemporal. Douglas Fairbanks Theatre - 432 W. 42nd St. (212) 239-6200. Mais vencedorcs: Melhor Atriz: Diana Riggs em Medea, que C uma releitura fascinante da tragedia de Euripides. Outros musicais que conquistaram Tonys: Beauty and the Beast e She Loves Me. 0 vencedor de Melhor Nova Apresentacito de Musical foi Carousel. Na categoria Peca o premiado foi An Inspector Calls (1945)de J. B. Priestley.

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO

Apocalyptic Butterflies - Wendy Mcleod's comedy about an odd couple and their equally odd family. At the North Coast Rep. in Solana Beach. Ends Sept. 25. (619) 481-1055 Gilligan's Island, The Musical For the die hard fans, this is a stage version of the popular TV series, at the Theater in Old Town, San Diego. (619) 688-2494

Apocalyptic Butterflies Comedia de Mcleod sobre estmilho ca.sal e estranha familia. No North Coast Rep. em Solana Beach. Terminia 25 de set. (619) 481-1055 Gilligan's Island, The Musical Pam os fainticos esta ĂŠ lima versa() teatral da serie popular de TV. No Theater in Old Town, San Diego. (619) 688-2494

SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO

Beach Blanket Babylon This outrageous musical revue has been packing them in for over 20 years. This local landmark is a must see and part of the San Francisco landscape. At the Club Fuggard. (415) 421-4222

Beach Blanket Babylon Esta revista musical abusada tem lotado a casa Pot 20 anos. Este monumento cultural faz parte da paisagem de San Francisco e precisa ser visto. No Club Fuggard. (415) 421-4222

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