Menotti del Picchia is commemorated as the singular modernist poet with a notable connection to cinema among his contemporaries. This recognition comes amid a tribute at the Cinemateca Brasileira, which features a presentation of his influential 1931 film 'Alvorada de Glória,' including a remastered soundtrack, followed by a discussion. This film is one of the various screenplays Menotti penned, showcasing his unique intersection with the cinematic world during a period when many modernists were inspired by the medium.

Although Menotti del Picchia was linked to prominent figures in the Brazilian modernist movement, such as Oswald de Andrade and Mário de Andrade, he gradually distanced himself from these literary circles. He was initially an active participant in the influential 'Grupo dos Cinco' alongside notable artists like Tarsila do Amaral and Anita Malfatti, yet his individual pursuits led him away from collective affiliations, characterized by artistic tensions. His evolution in thought generated notable debates on the nature of Brazilian identity and art.

Menotti's response to the 'Manifesto da Poesia Pau Brasil' pushed back against the notion of external influences saturating Brazilian art, advocating instead for a form of expression deemed authentically Brazilian. His outlook briefly entertained indigenous themes, reflecting a complex dialogue about cultural roots and national identity, which continues to resonate in contemporary discussions of Brazilian literature and cinema.