Italian Wings Over the Skies of Brazil
“A fascist arrival: Balbo's triumphant landing in Rio”
1931•L•10m•7.0•Released
DocumentaryHistory
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.
Director
Ottorino Pietras
Languages
No Language
Cast
Italo Balbo
Self (archive footage)
Vittorio Cerrutti
Self (archive footage)
Onorevole Mammalella
Self (archive footage)
Getúlio Vargas
Self (archive footage)
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