Dorival Caymmi

3 Obás de Xangô (2025)

The friendship between Jorge Amado, Dorival Caymmi, and Carybé, artists who were largely responsible for creating an image of the culture of Bahia that persists to this day, and who believed that the strength of their work lay in documenting what they saw ...

Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi (2024)

The film reveals the creation of poet Dorival Caymmi's musical works with testimonies from researchers, journalists and friends who lived with him and were able to enjoy his wisdom and talent. ...

Dorival Caymmi - Um Homem de Afetos (2024)

An irresistible journey through the universe of the singer and composer that revolutionized the song in Brazil and influenced generations of musicians, paving the way for movements such as Bossa Nova and Tropicália. ...

Dorivando Saravá, o Preto Que Virou Mar (2019)

Singer, composer, actor and painter, Dorival Caymmi was a multiple artist, but what they may not know is his pioneering work in introducing candomblé into Brazilian popular music. Recreating in a poetic way concepts present in Caymmi's work and life, the ...

Dê Lembranças a Todos (2018)

Dorival Caymmi was one of the inventors of the Bahian imagination. In his 94 years of life, Caymmi composed, sang, wrote, illustrated and thought about his Bahia, even far from it. His family, partners, friends and fans remember his history, which made him ...

Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado (2009)

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 from films and videos in which he acted. ...

A Casa do Tom: Mundo, Monde, Mondo (2007)

Even the most loyal admirer of Tom Jobim, the most documented Brazilian artist throughout the world, cannot imagine the surprises he will encounter in this film. It contains previously unreleased pictures and images captured for 15 years by Ana Jobim, his ...

Taking a Chance on Love: Jane Monheit in Concert (2005)

Acclaimed jazz vocalist Jane Monheit -- an artist whose voice is often compared to that of Diana Krall and Ella Fitzgerald -- delivers a heartfelt set in this memorable 2004 performance filmed live at the Brecon International Jazz Festival in Wales. The ev ...

Um Certo Dorival Caymmi (2002)

Samba Riachão (2001)

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

It's All Brazil (1997)

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

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997)

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

Bahia de Todos os Sambas (1996)

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 recording of the event, also featuring backstage, rehearsals, testimonies and some relaxing moments of t ...

Nosso Amigo Radamés Gnattali (1991)

Creative documentary on multi-faceted Brazilian musician Radames Gnattali ...

A Embaixatriz do Samba (1991)

Talking Cinema (1986)

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

Brasil (1981)

João Gilberto receives Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Maria Bethânia during the recording of his album Brasil. ...

Caterina Valente presents Brazilian music (1979)

Na Casa de Rio Vermelho (1974)

Brazilan writer Jorge Amado and his everyday life. ...

The Sandpit Generals (1972)

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 Bahia, the film follows the adventures of Bala's gang of under aged outlaws as they steal, rape, find love, "c ...

Dorival Caymmi: Programa Ensaio (1972)

Bahia, For Example (1969)

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

The Girl from Ipanema (1967)

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 her days among bohemians, musicians and intellectuals. While seeming happy in the outside, she's extremel ...

Estrela da Manhã (1950)

Banana-da-Terra (1939)

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, where she falls in love with a member of Carmen Miranda's backing ensemble, 'Bando da Lua'. ...

3 Obás de Xangô (2025)

The friendship between Jorge Amado, Dorival Caymmi, and Carybé, artists who were largely responsible for creating an image of the culture of Bahia that persists to this day, and who believed that the strength of their work lay in documenting what they saw ...

Lara (2002)

The life of Brazilian actress Odete Lara, muse of the movement called Cinema Novo in Brazil, who exchanged stardom for a quiet and religious life. ...

Jorge Amado (1989)

Dangerous Game (1967)

Two dark-comedy stories involving blackmail, murder and love triangles in Rio de Janeiro ...

Three Loves in Rio (1959)

Meus Amores no Rio is a thin romantic comedy about a young woman (Suzana Freyre) who wins a trip to Rio de Janeiro on a television quiz show. Being both young and attractive and excited about the city, she manages to enchant three different men. The first ...

Pureza (1940)