Acústico MTV: Zeca Pagodinho

Manifesto Roda de Samba

Nelson Cavaquinho

A short film of lovely poetic, observational elements and interviews with the famed samba singer/songwriter Nelson Antônio da Silva, whose adopted last name ‘Cavaquinho’ refers to the small guitar-like instrument that he played and used to compose his songs.

Maria Bethânia e Zeca Pagodinho: De Santo Amaro a Xerém

Deixa O Samba Me Levar

Carioca Suburbano Mulato Malandro

Documentary about João Nogueira, popular singer and composer from Rio de Janeiro

Saravah

Documentary about Brazilian music circa 1969, with extremely rare scenes, such as the only color footage of Pixinguinha, images of João da Baiana, one of the fathers of Samba, Maria Bethânia rehearsing at Barroco nightclub, Baden Powell playing his acoustic guitar, Paulinho da Viola showing his masterpiece "Coisas do Mundo, Minha Nega", that he had just finished, and Márcia, a singer from São Paulo.

Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi

Where Are You, João Gilberto?

Where are you, João Gilberto? sets out in the footsteps of German writer Marc Fischer who obsessively searched for the legendary founding father of Bossa Nova and last great musical legend of our time, Brazilian musician João Gilberto, who has not been seen in public for decades. Fischer described his journey in a book, Hobalala, but committed suicide one week before it was published. By taking up Marc Fischer's quest, following his steps one by one, thanks to all the clues he left us, we pursue João Gilberto to understand the history, the very soul and essence of Bossa Nova. But who can tell whether we will meet him or not?

Memória em Verde e Rosa

The Mangueira slum is the scenario where Tantinho and the old samba composers remember stories about the slums and samba.

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

A portrayal of the life of one of the most important samba musicians in Brazil, Bahian sambista Oscar da Penha, popularly known as Batatinha (1924 -1997). Through memories of their father, his nine children share their perspectives, as well as interviews with family, friends and musicians, to tell the story of Batatinha’s life, history and work.

O Mundo de Arlindo

The documentary talks a little about the carnival experience that Arlindo Rodrigues had during his more than 25 years of artistic life.

Trampa Para Duendes

A Terra Faz o Homem

Éclats Noirs du Samba - Gilberto Gil, La Passion Sereine

Gilberto Gil talks with friends and share his thoughts, influences and reveal his impact on brazilian music and vision of the black people.

82 Minutos

Dríades

Palavras

WORDS FROM HOME is a poetic documentary that explores the kinds of affection and identity in the portuguese language spoken in Brazil. Through migrants' stories and their reflections, the movie reveals how expressions, accents and memories form emotional and cultural bonds, showing how speaking connects us, differentiates us and, above all, brings us closer together.

Beth Carvalho - A Madrinha do Samba

Memória, identidades e ancestralidade como possibilidade do estudo de história em sala de aula