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Status
Released
Release
2004
Runtime
1h 23m
Documentary about Brazilian samba songwriter and singer Paulinho da Viola, one of the most sophisticated musicians of the genre. The film shows his biography, influences, masters and friends, as well his simple and peculiar way of life, with activities like restoring old cars, working with wood, playing billiards.
18 Cast Members
Paulinho da Viola
Self
Zuenir Ventura
Self
Pixinguinha
Self (archive footage)
César Farias
Self
Jair do Cavaquinho
Self
Monarco
Self
Argemiro da Portela
Self
Elton Medeiros
Self
Tia Surica
Self
Marisa Monte
Self
Lila Rabello
Self
Marina Lima
Self
Amélia Rabello
Self
Rafael Rabello
Self (archive footage)
Zeca Pagodinho
Self
Walter Alfaiate
Self
Nelson Sargento
Self
Paula Faria
Self