Diary of a New World

Drama, History

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Paulo Nascimento

Status Released

Release Date 2005-09-16

Storyline

In 1752, a ship arrives in Brazil, bringing doctor and writer Gaspar de Fróes. He keeps a diary about the dangerous trip, the diseases and hunger aboard, his impressions of the new country, and the political struggle between the crowns of Castela and Portugal. In Brazil, he is going to fall in love with the wife of a Portuguese officer.