O Mistério do Samba movie poster

O Mistério do Samba

September 5, 2008 1h 28m 7.8/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 2008. O Mistério do Samba is a documentary/music film. directed by Carolina Jabor. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Paulinho da Viola, Marisa Monte, and Jair do Cavaquinho

Synopsis

A film that depicts the everyday life and the beauty of Portela’s Old Folk – a group of veteran samba musicians who belong to one of Rio’s most revered samba schools, the one with the most first places and accolades in Rio’s Carnaval pageant. These old gentelmen’s and ladies’ musicality and poetry are unveiled through their simple, but rich and meaningful, every day life in Oswaldo Cruz, a quaint neighborhood in Rio’s North Zone, that serves both as set and as a main character in this story.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 5, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (2 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Conspiração Filmes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O Mistério do Samba about?

A film that depicts the everyday life and the beauty of Portela’s Old Folk – a group of veteran samba musicians who belong to one of Rio’s most revered samba schools, the one with the most fi...

Who directed O Mistério do Samba?

O Mistério do Samba was directed by Carolina Jabor.

How long is O Mistério do Samba?

O Mistério do Samba has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was O Mistério do Samba released?

O Mistério do Samba was released on September 5, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in O Mistério do Samba?

The main cast of O Mistério do Samba includes Paulinho da Viola, Marisa Monte, Jair do Cavaquinho, Monarco, Casquinha da Portela.