Iracema (1917 film)
Iracema is a 1917 Brazilian silent historical film directed by Vittorio Capellaro and starring Iracema de Alencar in the title role. The film is an adaptation of José de Alencar's 1865 novel of the same title. The story is set during the early contacts between European and Native Americans in what became Brazil. It was remade in 1949. Cast Iracema de Alencar as Iracema Vittorio Capellaro Georgina N. Cappelaro Ernesto Crehneras Alvaro Fonseca Leonel Simi References Bibliography Johnson, Randal & Stam, Robert. Brazilian Cinema. Columbia University Press, 1995, External links 1910s historical drama films 1917 films Brazilian silent films Brazilian historical drama films Films based on Brazilian novels Films set in the 16th century 1910s Portuguese-language films Brazilian black-and-white films 1917 drama films Silent historical drama films