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Cast
João Gilberto
as Self
Caetano Veloso
as Self
Gilberto Gil
as Self
Maria Bethânia
as Self
Getúlio Vargas
as Self (archive footage)
Manuel "Jacaré" Olimpio Meira
as Self (archive footage)
Dorival Caymmi
as Self (archive footage)
Eros Volusia
as Self (archive footage)
Vinicius de Moraes
as Self (archive footage)
Ary Barroso
as Self (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1981
Runtime0h 13m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Documentary
Votes8
DirectorRogério Sganzerla
WritersRogério Sganzerla
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBrasil
About Brasil
João Gilberto receives Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Maria Bethânia during the recording of his album Brasil.
Directed by Rogério Sganzerla, Brasil leans on a strong ensemble — João Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil — 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 music titles of 1981.
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