Festival de Brasília
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The Festival de Brasília
promoted by the Government of the Distrito Federal
, has existed since 1965, dedicated exclusively to Brazilian cinema. In the first two editions was called Semana do Cinema Brasileiro (Brazilian Film Week).
The winners receive Troféu Candango (Candango Trophy), in honor of brasilienses, as well as cash prizes.
Brasília
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It has a population of about 2,557,000 as of the 2008 IBGE estimate, making it the...
promoted by the Government of the Distrito Federal
Brazilian Federal District
The Federal District is set apart for Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Located in a region called Planalto Central, or Central Plateau, the Federal District is divided in 29 administrative regions. Brasilia - place where the three branches of the Federal Government are located - is the main...
, has existed since 1965, dedicated exclusively to Brazilian cinema. In the first two editions was called Semana do Cinema Brasileiro (Brazilian Film Week).
The winners receive Troféu Candango (Candango Trophy), in honor of brasilienses, as well as cash prizes.