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Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world
Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world
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Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world

2008
54m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2008

Runtime

54m

Storyline

Mixing Samba, Jazz and sophisticated lyricism, the sultry Bossa Nova sound was spawned in the beaches and bars of Rio, Brazil in the late '50s, and quickly seduced the world when anthems like 'The Girl from Ipanema' became huge international hits. This compelling documentary, filmed on location in Rio, and featuring rare live clips of Bossa legends' Tom Jobim and Astrud Gilberto, traces the legacy of the seductive Bossa Nova sound through interviews with the key players from the era including Sergio Mendes, Carlos Lyra and Paulo Jobim.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
54m
Jul 29, 2008
Director
Greg Appel
Production
Australian Broadcast Commision
Australian Broadcast Commision
Production Countries
Australia
Official Website

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Sérgio Mendes

Sérgio Mendes

Self

Antônio Carlos Jobim

Antônio Carlos Jobim

Self

João Gilberto

João Gilberto

Self

Astrud Gilberto

Astrud Gilberto

Self

Marcos Valle

Marcos Valle

Self

Carlos Lyra

Carlos Lyra

Self

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