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Italian Wings Over the Skies of Brazil

Italian Wings Over the Skies of Brazil

A fascist arrival: Balbo's triumphant landing in Rio

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On an expedition through Latin America, Italian General Italo Balbo made the Atlantic crossing with his seaplane squadron, which left Boloma, entered Brazilian territory via Natal and now ended its journey in the capital Rio de Janeiro. Arrival of the fascist squadron at Enseada de Botafogo. People, many in boats, applaud the descent of the seaplanes. A group of officers searches the soldiers in profile. Italo Balbo, Ambassador Vittorio Cerrutti and Royal Consul Onorevole Mammalella watch the parade of troops. A group of officers with Col. Magdalena, "the intrepid hero of several aerial feats". At the Catete Palace, Balbo and Cerrutti are received by the President of the Provisional Government, Getúlio Vargas, and his ministers. The Italian delegation leaves the Catete Palace.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

15 January 1931

Country

Brazil

Cast

Italo Balbo

Italo Balbo

Self (archive footage)

Vittorio Cerrutti

Vittorio Cerrutti

Self (archive footage)

Onorevole Mammalella

Onorevole Mammalella

Self (archive footage)

Getúlio Vargas

Getúlio Vargas

Self (archive footage)

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