Artesanato do Samba(1974)

Vivencial I(pt)

Short by Jomard Muniz de Britto

This Is Bate Bola (Somos Melhor Que Tem)(pt)

On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro during its world famous Carnival, far from the beach and the touristic clichés, there is an explosive contest between neighbourhoods. This old form of carnival features teams of futuristic gladiators that are a surreal mixture of play and menace. A tradition that has its roots in ancient European carnival traditions and in African rituals, they look like visitors from another planet.

Filhos de João, O Admirável Mundo Novo Baiano(pt)

A panorama of Brazilian popular music from the 60s and 70s through the musical group Novos Baianos. A retrospective of the community lifestyle adopted by its members and the influence inherited from singer João Gilberto.

Carnaval de Malmédy(fr)

Short silent documentary on Carnaval at Malmédy, Belgium.

A Raça Síntese de Joãosinho Trinta(pt)

Cesta za tancem(cs)

O Mundo de Arlindo(pt)

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

Alegria, Viva o Bloco Não é Não(pt)

Carnaval Claudia Leitte: We Can Do It!(pt)

Biografía de un carnaval(es)

Testament of the Donkey(en)

Documentary exploring the Carnaval de Laza, its ancient traditions and modern practitioners.

Los pueblos dormidos (por la Quebrada de Humahuaca)(es)

Documentary about the kolla people living in North Western Argentina.

Memória em Verde e Rosa(pt)

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

TETHERS(en)

Prepare for an eye-opening journey into the heart of identity and division. 'Tethers' is a groundbreaking interview-style documentary that delves deep into the complex tapestry of cultural differences, racial tension, and the ethnocentric divide between Africans, African Americans, and Foundation Black Americans.

Heirs(pt)

Herdeiros (Heirs) is a documentary about samba, about carnival, about the power of a resistant tradition. Shot in Morro da Serrinha in Rio, the film tells the story of the cultural and musical heritage, of the African heritage of formerly enslaved people in Brazil today.

Nao ’t Zuuje(nl)

Arthur et les confettis(fr)

A Doll Like Me(nl)

The Amsterdam doll shop Colorful Goodies sells Barbies, boy dolls, and cuddly dolls that every child can recognize; from dolls with different skin colors and professions, to dolls with disabilities. This documentary follows three families of color who take home a doll. What does such a doll mean for your self-image if you struggle with it because you are of color, or because you have to learn to live with albinism? Is our dominant white society as tolerant as we think?

Always for Pleasure(en)

An intense insider's portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo: Second-line parades, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest. Features live music from Professor Longhair, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers and more. This glorious, soul-satisfying film is among Blank's special masterworks. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.

Candico(es)