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Teófilo’s article highlights a notable deficiency in adaptations of existing literary works, suggesting instead that there is an over-reliance on original stories crafted solely from the director's imagination. Ventura echoes this sentiment, questioning why Brazil hesitates to adapt significant literary classics, such as "O Guarani" by José de Alencar, emphasizing a gap in the cinematic portrayal of Brazilian history and literature. He argues that much of Brazilian cinema has yet to adequately explore critical historical moments, resulting in a lack of representation that could resonate deeply with audiences.