In the early days of film distribution in Brazil, a small countryside town unexpectedly became a key hub for the industry. Thanks to its strategic railway connections, Botucatu attracted major companies like Warner, Universal, and Fox, ...See moreIn the early days of film distribution in Brazil, a small countryside town unexpectedly became a key hub for the industry. Thanks to its strategic railway connections, Botucatu attracted major companies like Warner, Universal, and Fox, which established offices there to facilitate the nationwide distribution of film reels. During this golden era, the city became so influential in the industry that it earned the nickname "Land of Cinema."
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