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But third-phase Cinema Novo also had supporters.

Cinema Novo filmmaker Joaquin Pedro de Andrade, who was active during the first phase and produced one of the premiere films of the third phase, Macunaíma, was pleased Cinema Novo had made itself more relatable to Brazilian citizens, despite accusations it was selling out to do so.

Referencing Leon Hirszman's Garota de Ipanema, de Andrade praised Hirszman for using " a popular stereotype to establish contact with the masses, while at the same time ... demystif that very stereotype ".