Tainá._.
I’d like to request a celebration of brazilian cinema. It would be a great opportunity to recognize its richness and diversity.
I thought about two possible ways this could be done:
a) A single commemorative stamp released on July 19 (Brazilian Cinema Day)
b) A full set of stamps featuring some of the most iconic characters, movies, or directors from brazilian film history
Either option would be a beautiful tribute, but the second one is a personal favorite, as it would allow a greater representation of the art form.
Here are some humble suggestions for a 6 stamp set:
  1. The first movie theater in Brazil*, "Salão de Novidades Paris", located on Rua do Ouvidor, Rio de Janeiro;
  2. The director Glauber Rocha, representing the revolutionary spirit of Brazil’s "Cinema Novo" movement;
  3. The character "Zé do Caixão", representing experimental filmmaking, as well as brazilian horror;
  4. The movie "Auto da Compadecida", representing the major popularity of comedy films in brazilian cinema;
  5. The writer Anna Muylaert, representing the current brazilian creative force;
  6. The actresses Fernanda Montenegro and Fernanda Torres, mother and daughter, representing the legacy and timelessness of cinema.
*If a whole set of stamps is too much, it's my suggestion for the single stamp
This idea could be replicated for other countries too. It would be a nice way for Slowly to celebrate cinema as an art form beyond the US, highlighting the creativity and cultural value of stories told from different parts of the world!