Dorival Caymmi Movies

"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."

Through folklore manifestations and diverse artistic expressions, the film is a document that exalts and honors the Bahian culture.

Between August 23 and 31, 1983, at the "Circo Massimo", in Rome, there was a musical event that brought together artists from Bahia. This film brings...

A fragmented style, patchwork of interviews with Caetano Veloso's friends, mixed with conversations, thoughts, scenes of dance and literature excerpts...

A film essay about Brazil discovered through Orson Welles' eyes during the shooting of It's All True.

Documentary about samba musician from Bahia Clementino Rodrigues, aka Riachão.

Chronicles the life of a 17 year-old girl living in the upper-class Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood of Ipanema. Márcia lives a life of parties and spend...

An irresistible journey through the universe of the singer and composer that revolutionized the song in Brazil and influenced generations of musicians...

A man in charge of a publicity campaign for bananas decides to kidnap the Queen of 'Bananaland', a tropical island paradise, and take her to Rio, wher...

Brazilan writer Jorge Amado and his everyday life.

Creative documentary on multi-faceted Brazilian musician Radames Gnattali

Even the most loyal admirer of Tom Jobim, the most documented Brazilian artist throughout the world, cannot imagine the surprises he will encounter in...

Acclaimed jazz vocalist Jane Monheit -- an artist whose voice is often compared to that of Diana Krall and Ella Fitzgerald -- delivers a heartfelt set...

Inspired by the classic novel by Brazilian cultural icon Jorge Amado, this is the story of a gang of homeless children lead by Pedro Bala. Set in Bahi...

The life of a famous Brazilian film and television actor, including testimonials from people who knew him and worked with him, as well as excerpts fro...