O Corneteiro Lopes () is a 2003 Brazilian short film directed by Lázaro Faria. This film, the fourth work by the Bahian director, loosely retells the story of an event that occurred during Brazil's wars of independence, following the declaration of Dom Pedro I.
The work was produced with an award from the 2002-Cine Notice, from the Government of the State of Bahia.
Synopsis
The film is set in Bahia under siege by Portuguese troops, who are gradually eroding the resistance forces commanded by General Labatut. When a fierce offensive begins, the commander orders Luiz Lopes (a Portuguese bugler who was on the side of the Bahian resistance) to sound the "retreat." However, for ambiguous reasons, the bugler instead sounds "advance cavalry, to slaughter." At the sound, the Portuguese troops believe the Bahians have secured reinforcements and retreat. Thus came the victory of the Battle of Pirajá, decisive for Bahia's independence.
Exhibitions Among the events at which it was shown are:
28th Guarnicê Film Festival - São Luís - Maranhão 2005
2nd Campo Grande Film Festival
Northeast Exhibition - Natal-Rio Grande do Norte 2005
1st Belém Festival of Brazilian Cinema - 2005
8th FCVDC - Curitiba Film, Video and D-cine Festival - 2004
32nd FICA - Algarve International Film Festival 2004
12th Teresina-Piauí Festival 2004
Awards
2005 - Best Art Direction, at the 28th Guarnicê Film Festival
2004 - 3rd Place, at the 12th Teresina-Piauí Festival
References