O Corneteiro Lopes

O Corneteiro Lopes (lit. 'The Bugler 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.[1]

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.[2][3][4]

Exhibitions

Among the events at which it was shown are:[2]

  • 1st Belém Festival of Brazilian Cinema - 2005
  • 8th FCVDC - Curitiba Film, Video and D-cine Festival - 2004
  • 32nd FICA - Algarve International Film Festival 2004

Awards

  • 2005 - Best Art Direction, at the 28th Guarnicê Film Festival[2]
  • 2004 - 3rd Place, at the 12th Teresina-Piauí Festival[2]

References

  1. ^ TARDE, A. (2023-06-25). "História do Corneteiro Lopes é controversa, mas tem importância". A TARDE (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  2. ^ a b c d iBahia (2011-07-01). "Filme " O Corneteiro Lopes" será exibido em homenagem ao Dois de Julho". iBahia (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  3. ^ "Curta-metragem "O corneteiro Lopes" (diretor Lázaro Faria) - TV Câmara". Portal da Câmara dos Deputados (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  4. ^ BA, Graça CamposDo G1 (2011-07-01). "Filme Corneteiro Lopes é exibido em homenagem ao Dois de Julho". Bahia (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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