A Velha a Fiar
A Velha a Fiar illustrates a Brazilian folk song in which a being or entity is always predating another being, but is in its turn predated by some other animal, until the circle closes. It begins like this: an old woman is quietly weaving and a fly disturbs her; a spider eats the fly; a mouse eats the spider; a cat chases the mouse and so on...
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Brasilianas 8 A Velha a Fiar |
| Year | 1964 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Genre | Comedy, Music |
| Director | Humberto Mauro |
| Runtime | 6 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative on the precise rhythm of the folk song, using it to drive a cascade of grotesque transformations. Director Jose Miraglia relies on expressive, almost schematic animation, where each new predator emerges from its prey, exploring the theme of an endless food chain through dark humor.
What lingers after viewing is the hypnotic and witty spectacle, where the simplicity of form is deceptive, and the finale completes the circle with elegant logic. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Humberto Mauro
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Watch with a cheerful group or with kids to follow the chain and sing along.
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