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What year did Oliveira first attempt filmmaking?

  • 1927

  • 1930

  • 1945

  • 1952

Answer

Oliveira first attempted filmmaking in 1927, at the age of 17. His early films were short documentaries and experimental works, and he did not achieve international recognition until the release of his feature film "The Past and the Present" in 1971. Oliveira's films are known for their complex narratives, long takes, and evocative use of sound and image.
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