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Embrafilme

Brazilian state-owned film production and distribution company

Embrafilme (in full: Empresa Brasileira de Filmes S.A.) was a Brazilian state-owned company established in 1969, operating under the Ministry of Education and Culture with the primary mission of fostering the production and distribution of national films. With a substantial budget, it financed the making of hundreds of films, releasing an average of 25 titles annually and helping usher in a golden age for Brazilian cinema—a period when the country boasted over 3,200 movie theaters.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Sep 12, 1969Founded1

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Embrafilme (in full: Empresa Brasileira de Filmes S.A.) was a Brazilian state-owned company established in 1969, operating under the Ministry of Education and Culture with the primary mission of fostering the production and distribution of national films. With a substantial budget, it financed the making of hundreds of films, releasing an average of 25 titles annually and helping usher in a golden age for Brazilian cinema—a period when the country boasted over 3,200 movie theaters.2

Timeline

  1. Sep 12, 1969Founded Founded1

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