What was Oliveira's first film?
Douro, Faina Fluvial
Aniki-Bóbó
O Convento
Vale Abraão
Answer
Oliveira's first film was "Douro, Faina Fluvial," a short documentary released in 1931. This film captured the daily lives of fishermen and boatmen working along the Douro River in Portugal. It showcased Oliveira's early interest in depicting the everyday experiences of ordinary people and his use of documentary techniques to explore social and cultural themes.
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