- HD 1080
- Runtime: 94m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: pt
- Country: Brazil
- Director: Antunes Filho
- Stars: Zózimo Bulbul, Renée de Vielmond, Léa Garcia, Antônio Pitanga, Stênio Garcia
- keywords: racism
- The Compasso de Espera is featured in the top rankings of 1969
- #1 in Top Romance Movies of 1969
- #2 in Top Drama Movies of 1969
Jorge de Oliveira is an Afro-Brazilian poet who works in a publicity agency in São Paulo. Torn between his rich white lovers and his black family and friends, Jorge's situation serves as a springboard to a discussion about racial issues in Brazil.