Cast: María Bethânia

Direction Georges Gachot

Cast María Bethânia · Caetano Veloso · Chico Buarque de Hollanda · Gilberto Gil

Direction Rogério Sganzerla

Cast Caetano Veloso · Gilberto Gil · Joao Gilberto · María Bethânia

Synopsis Brasil (S) (1981) captures a significant moment in Brazilian music history as João Gilberto welcomes Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Maria Bethania during the recording sessions of his iconic album. The documentary offers an intimate look into the creative process...

Direction Carlos Diegues

Cast Chico Buarque de Hollanda · Nara Leão · María Bethânia · Hugo Carvana

Synopsis Quando o Carnaval Chegar (1972) follows the story of a music manager who is tasked with reuniting three of his artists for a highly anticipated performance. However, the manager quickly realizes that bringing these three together is no simple feat,...

Direction Miguel Faria Jr.

Cast Nelson Angelo · María Bethânia · Chico Buarque de Hollanda · Cristina Buarque

Direction Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Cast Paulo Autran · Joel Barcellos · Luiz Carlos Barreto · María Bethânia

Synopsis Improvisiert und zielbewusst (TV) (1967) is a German television documentary that delves into the "Cinema Novo" movement, also known as the Brazilian New Wave. This film provides an in-depth look at the innovative and socially conscious filmmaking that emerged in...

Direction Paulo Cesar Saraceni

Cast Isabella · Joel Barcellos · María Bethânia · Sérgio Britto

Synopsis The Dare (1965) delves into the life of a journalist navigating the oppressive atmosphere of a military dictatorship in 1960s Brazil. Struggling with personal turmoil, his life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes entangled in a passionate affair with...

Direction Andrucha Waddington

Cast María Bethânia · Caetano Veloso · Canô Veloso · Jaime Alem

Synopsis Maria Bethânia - Pedrinha de Aruanda (2007) is a captivating documentary that delves into the life and career of the renowned Brazilian singer, Maria Bethânia. The film focuses on the festivities surrounding her 60th birthday, held in her birthplace, Santo...

Direction Silvio Tendler

Cast Camila Amado · Jorge Amado · Paulo Autran · Bruno Barreto

Synopsis Glauber o Filme, Labirinto do Brasil (2003) delves into the life and work of Brazilian filmmaker Glauber Rocha, a pivotal figure in the influential "Cinema Novo" movement. The documentary features insightful interviews with Rocha's friends and colleagues, offering a comprehensive...

Direction Eduardo Coutinho

Cast Hélio Ary · Juju Batista · María Bethânia · Hélio Bloch

Synopsis The Man Who Bought the World (1968) unfolds in a made-up nation where a dedicated civil servant inherits an unprecedented fortune of ten trillion dollars. The authorities, fearing the economic repercussions, confine him. However, he ingeniously escapes, setting the stage...

Direction Lírio Ferreira

Cast Ricardo Cravo Albin · Belchior · María Bethânia · Chico Buarque de Hollanda

Synopsis O Homem que Engarrafava Nuvens (2009) is a captivating musical documentary that delves into the multifaceted life and influential work of Humberto Teixeira. The film explores Teixeira's diverse roles as a composer, lawyer, and politician, highlighting his pivotal contributions to...

Direction José Henrique Fonseca

Cast Jaime Alem · María Bethânia · Chico Buarque de Hollanda · Fernando Calazans

Synopsis Chico E As Cidades (1999) is a captivating documentary that delves into the multifaceted world of Brazilian icon Chico Buarque. Throughout the film, Buarque shares his thoughts and melodies on a wide array of topics, including the intricacies of life,...

Direction Marcio Debellian

Cast María Bethânia · Caetano Veloso · Chico Buarque de Hollanda · Mabel Velloso

Synopsis Februaries (2017) delves into the vibrant world of Brazil's most renowned samba school, Mangueira, as it celebrates its triumphant victory in the 2016 Carnival of Rio. The documentary chronicles the entire creative process behind the championship parade, which paid tribute...

Direction Fernando Birri · Federico García Hurtado · Andrés Marroquín · Jacobo Morales

Cast María Bethânia · Michael Chanan · Costa-Gavras · Gabriel García Márquez

Direction Júlio Bressane · Eduardo Escorel

Cast María Bethânia

Synopsis Bethânia Bem de Perto - A Propósito de um Show (1966) offers an intimate look into the early career of Brazilian pop icon Maria Bethânia. The documentary captures her in one of her initial performances in Rio de Janeiro, providing...

Direction Pierre Barouh

Cast María Bethânia · João da Baiana · Paulinho da Viola · Raul de Souza

Synopsis Saravah (1972) is a captivating documentary that delves into the vibrant world of Brazilian music around 1969. It features exceptionally rare footage, including the sole color recordings of the legendary Pixinguinha, as well as images of João da Baiana, a...

Direction Eric Grunbaum · Scott Trattner

Cast Julia Roberts · Penélope Cruz · Harrison Ford · Edward Norton

Synopsis Nature Is Speaking (TV Series) (2014) presents a collection of concise films where the natural world is personified to convey a critical message: humanity's dependence on nature for survival. Through compelling narratives, the series underscores the vital role that nature...

Direction Jom Tob Azulay

Cast María Bethânia · Gal Costa · Baby do Brasil · Gilberto Gil

Synopsis Os Doces Bárbaros (1977) is a captivating documentary that delves into the 1976 tour of the iconic group Doces Bárbaros, a collective featuring some of Brazil's most celebrated musical talents. The film offers an intimate look at the performances and...

Direction Dandara Ferreira · Lô Politi

Cast Caroline Andrade · Fábio Assunção · Barroso · Chica Carelli

Synopsis Meu Nome é Gal (2023) delves into the transformative journey of Gracinha, a timid Bahian singer, as she evolves into the iconic Gal Costa. The film captures the tumultuous, groundbreaking, and exhilarating era that molded Brazil's most celebrated vocalist.

Direction Hugo Santiago

Cast María Bethânia · Caetano Veloso · Chico Buarque de Hollanda · Gilberto Gil

Direction Monica Monteiro

Cast María Bethânia · Mia Couto

Synopsis Karingana - Licença para Contar (2017) follows the renowned Brazilian singer and songwriter Maria Bethânia as she embarks on her inaugural journey to Mozambique. During her visit, she engages with both local Mozambican and Angolan writers, delving into profound discussions...