Paulinho da Viola: Meu Tempo É Hoje(2004)

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

SAMBANCESTRAL(pt)

Saludos Amigos(en)

A whimsical blend of live action and animation, "Saludos Amigos" is a colorful kaleidoscope of art, adventure and music set to a toe-tapping samba beat. From high Andes peaks and Argentina's pampas to the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, your international traveling companions are none other than those famous funny friends, Donald Duck and Goofy. They keep things lively as Donald encounters a stubborn llama and "El Gaucho" Goofy tries on the cowboy way of life....South American-style.

Acústico MTV(pt)

Deixa O Samba Me Levar(pt)

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba(pt)

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.

82 Minutos(pt)

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.

Bateria Mercenária - TABU 2024(pt)

Cartola: The Samba Legend(pt)

Documentary on the life and times of one of the most prominent Brazilian samba composers, Cartola (Angenor de Oliveira).

Black Fragments of Samba - Gilberto Gil, Serene Passion(pt)

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

Grupo Revelação: Ao Vivo No Olimpo(pt)

Manifesto Roda de Samba(pt)

The short film documents the culture of public occupation of Rio de Janeiro's samba circles. Attending, enjoying, and studying 11 circles in the Rio circuit.

Saravah(pt)

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.

I am the Samba(en)

Documentary about the rise and fall of Leandro de Itaquera Samba School, a cultural organization from São Paulo east end that had a major role during the profissionalization of Carnival competition in the city.

Where Are You, João Gilberto?(de)

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?

Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi(pt)

The film reveals the creation of poet Dorival Caymmi's musical works with testimonies from researchers, journalists and friends who lived with him and were able to enjoy his wisdom and talent.

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.

Roda(pt)

Between sambas and memories, composers, performers and "Velha Guarda do Samba" instrumentalists from Belo Horizonte

Isto é Noel Rosa(pt)

The life of samba composer Noel Rosa.