Capoeira
Originally released in 2003. Capoeira is a feature film. directed by Luis Prieta. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Adriel Santana, Anderson, and Fabio
Synopsis
A Brazilian Martial Art, Capoeira was born in the "senzalas", the places where the salves were kept. It consists of a stylized dance, practiced in a circle called the "roda", with sound background provided by percussion instruments, like the "agogo", the "atabaqui", etc. It incorporates "maculele", done with blades ,and "maracatu", done with sticks. Highly acrobatic, energetic and diffcult to master.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 13, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Black and Tan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capoeira about?
A Brazilian Martial Art, Capoeira was born in the "senzalas", the places where the salves were kept. It consists of a stylized dance, practiced in a circle called the "roda", with sound background ...
Who directed Capoeira?
Capoeira was directed by Luis Prieta.
How long is Capoeira?
Capoeira has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Capoeira released?
Capoeira was released on May 13, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Capoeira?
The main cast of Capoeira includes Adriel Santana, Anderson, Fabio, Marcelo, Alexandre Pernambuco.