Italian Wings Over the Skies of Brazil

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Italian Wings Over the Skies of Brazil

A fascist arrival: Balbo's triumphant landing in Rio

Directed By

Ottorino Pietras

Country

Brazil

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The Story

Original title: Azas Italianas sob os Céos do Brasil

On an expedition through Latin America, Italian General Italo Balbo made the Atlantic crossing with his seaplane squadron, which left Boloma, entered Brazilian territory via Natal and now ended its journey in the capital Rio de Janeiro. Arrival of the fascist squadron at Enseada de Botafogo. People, many in boats, applaud the descent of the seaplanes. A group of officers searches the soldiers in profile. Italo Balbo, Ambassador Vittorio Cerrutti and Royal Consul Onorevole Mammalella watch the parade of troops. A group of officers with Col. Magdalena, "the intrepid hero of several aerial feats". At the Catete Palace, Balbo and Cerrutti are received by the President of the Provisional Government, Getúlio Vargas, and his ministers. The Italian delegation leaves the Catete Palace.

Themes

aviationdiplomacycuriousshockingthoughtfulwistfulfactualawestruckinformativevibrantvisita estrangeira

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Cast

Italo Balbo

Self (archive footage)

Vittorio Cerrutti

Self (archive footage)

Onorevole Mammalella

Self (archive footage)

Getúlio Vargas

Getúlio Vargas

Self (archive footage)

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Crew

Ottorino Pietras

Director

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