Brazillian Stars
only icons of brazillian culture over the years, all of them have a different story to tell, but a same feeling.
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- StarsAnittaLauren McFallArielle MacedoIn this intimate documentary, Brazilian pop queen Anitta opens up about fame, family and her fierce work ethic, revealing the woman behind the hits.
- DirectorLeandro AguiariStarsAna CaetanoVitória FalcãoThis documentary follows charismatic Brazilian duo Anavitória from their modest hometown to the red carpet of the 2017 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas.
- DirectorFred Ouro PretoStarsEmicidaZeca PagodinhoPabllo VittarBetween scenes from his concert in São Paulo's Theatro Municipal, rapper and activist Emicida celebrates the rich legacy of Black Brazilian culture.
- DirectorMauro LimaStarsBabu SantanaRobson NunesAlinne MoraesBiopic of Brazilian singer Tim Maia, from his childhood in Rio de Janeiro until his death at age 55, including his passage by the US, where he discovers a new style of music and is arrested for theft and drug possession.
- DirectorFelipe NovaesStarsChorãoZeca BaleiroRick BonadioDocumentary film about the life and career of Brazilian singer Chorão, leader of the "Charlie Brown Jr." band. From testimonies about his personal and professional life and archival footage, the film follows the story of one of the most important rock stars in Brazil. Beginning in the early 90's, when his band released their first album and hit the radio stations, Chorão lived two intense decades of national and international success, full of controversial moments, until his premature death, from drug overdose, in 2013. The film explores different facets over the years and tries to reflect: what is the price of fame?
- DirectorRoberto BerlinerPaschoal SamoraStarsHerbert ViannaBi RibeiroJoão BaroneDirected by Roberto Berliner, who accompanies the band since their beginnings, when they played at Circo Voador, in 1983, this film about music and friendship discusses the relationship of the three musicians who go up on stage (Herbert, Bi and João), but also of the fourth element, who barely appears to the media, but who plays a fundamental role: José Fortes, their manager. In a conversation at Bi Ribeiro's living room, the quartet recalls their career, talk about their unshakable friendship and play songs that are a part of this almost 40-year trajectory.
- StarsAndréia HortaNatalia Dal MolinRodrigo SimasTwo brothers develop great musical talent as children, using this craft to support their family. The release of their first hit takes them beyond the limits of Brazilian country music, and into the biggest concert venues in São Paulo.
- DirectorBreno SilveiraStarsÂngelo AntônioDira PaesMárcio KielingThe story of Francisco, a very simple and poor man whose dream was to see his children become country music stars, and who made all the efforts to make it happen.
- DirectorDandara FerreiraLô PolitiStarsCaroline AndradeFábio AssunçãoBarrosoFilm about the Bahian singer dives into the moment when shy Gracinha becomes Gal Costa, during the violent, innovative and mind-blowing years that helped shape Brazil's greatest singer.
- DirectorWalter CarvalhoSandra WerneckStarsDaniel de OliveiraMarieta SeveroReginaldo FariaThe life and times of Cazuza, Brazilian singer/poet/enfant terrible, from his start with rock group "Barão Vermelho", to his death from Aids, in 1990, showing his career, love affairs, and involvement with drugs.
- DirectorHugo PrataStarsAndréia HortaGustavo MachadoCaco CioclerThe life of Elis Regina, undoubtedly the greatest Brazilian singer of all time, is told in this biopic film with energetic and pulsating rhythm.
- DirectorAllan FitermanDenise SaraceniStarsSeu JorgeTaís AraújoTuca AndradaTells the story of the father of MPB, Alfredo da Rocha Vianna Junior (1897-1973), Pixinguinha. He was a misunderstood genius who was very much ahead of his time and only had his importance recognized years after.
- DirectorBreno SilveiraStarsAdélio LimaChambinho do AcordeonLand VieiraThe story of Brazilian popular singer Luiz Gonzaga and his son Gonzaguinha.
- DirectorMicael LangerCalvito LealCláudio ManoelStarsRicardo Cravo AlbinChico AnysioBoninhoA documentary about the life, controversial career, and decline of one of the greatest Brazilian singers and showmen, Wilson Simonal.
- DirectorLui FariasStarsChay SuedeGabriel LeoneMalu RodriguesIn Tijuca, during the seventies the young Erasmo Carlos is feeding a passion: Rock and Roll. As a fan of Elvis, Bill Haley and Chuck Berry, he learns how to play the guitar while he lives his dreams, gigs and small misdemeanors. His fame as a rocker attracts Roberto Carlos and they soon become partners and friends. Huge success came with the TV show Jovem Guarda, that starred Roberto, Erasmo and Wanderlea. "Minha Fama de Mau" is an emotional dive into the music and life of Erasmo Carlos, with the mind of a man and heart of a boy that turned into the Tremendão, a symbol of Brazilian national rock.
- DirectorJohnny AraújoGustavo BonaféStarsRenato GóesÍcaro SilvaMarina ProvenzzanoNarrates the formation of band Planet Hemp and the friendship between Marcelo D2 and Skunk.
- DirectorMauro LimaStarsAlexandre NeroDavi CampolongoJoão Pedro GermanoJoão Carlos Martins was a child with serious health problems. Because of this, he had a reclusive childhood. But one day, the piano came into his life. He arises as a stubborn boy who, in a few years turns into one of the biggest promises of the world classical music.
- DirectorRicardo Van SteenStarsRafael RaposoCamila PitangaLidiane BorgesThe biopic of Noel Rosa, one of the best brazilian poets and composers.
- DirectorRené SampaioStarsFabrício BoliveiraIsis ValverdeFelipe AbibJoão do Santo Cristo leaves his hometown and moves to Brasília in search of a better life. There, he encounters misery and crime, but also discovers love in the arms of Maria Lúcia.
- DirectorAntonio Carlos da FontouraStarsThiago MendonçaRenato RussoLaila ZaidThe life of Renato Manfredini Júnior, Brazilian musician, from his first involvement with music, to his years in the punk rock band Aborto Alétrico, to the formation of Legião Urbana, in the rock scene of 70's/80's Brasilia.
- DirectorLeonardo DominguesStarsFabrício BoliveiraIsis ValverdeLeandro HassumA spectacular rise and a hard fall. So it can be resumed the life of Simonal. Phenomenon of popularity in the 1960s, Simonal saw his meteoric career fall apart when he was accused of collaborating with the dictatorship.
- DirectorLui FariasStarsChay SuedeGabriel LeoneMalu RodriguesIn Tijuca, during the seventies the young Erasmo Carlos is feeding a passion: Rock and Roll. As a fan of Elvis, Bill Haley and Chuck Berry, he learns how to play the guitar while he lives his dreams, gigs and small misdemeanors. His fame as a rocker attracts Roberto Carlos and they soon become partners and friends. Huge success came with the TV show Jovem Guarda, that starred Roberto, Erasmo and Wanderlea. "Minha Fama de Mau" is an emotional dive into the music and life of Erasmo Carlos, with the mind of a man and heart of a boy that turned into the Tremendão, a symbol of Brazilian national rock.