
A documentary short on the 1978 Carnaval celebration in Rio de Janeiro, covering many aspects of the celebration's popular culture.
Directed by Leon Hirszman, Rio, Carnaval da Vida leans on a strong ensemble — Sérgio Cabral, Cartola, Nelson Cavaquinho — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1978.
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A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.
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