History and Culture of Brazilian Cinema
History of João Neves - Paraiba, Brasil
National Cinema Day is celebrated in Brazil on June 19 , a date dedicated to celebrating the national film industry. The choice of this date harks back to 1898, when Brazilian filmmaker Afonso Segreto filmed the first film in Brazil, recording images of Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro, shortly after returning from Europe with filming equipment. National Cinema Day serves as a time to recognize and value Brazilian film production, its filmmakers, actors, technicians and everyone involved in the creation of films that reflect the culture, diversity and stories of Brazil. In addition, the date encourages the public to consume and support national cinema, promoting greater visibility for local productions.