The read
It runs a compact 1h 14m.
Synopsis
Born in Arcoverde, in the backlands of Pernambuco, the lonely boy who was raised by his father after his mother left, João Silva soon discovered a passion for the northeastern rhythms, such as the baião, xote and forró. He went to Rio de Janeiro when he was still a little boy to meet the idol Luiz Gonzaga. Both men, who were not very fond of each other when they first met, became not only great friends but also partners in many hits like “Doutor do Baião”, “Nem se Despediu de Mim” and “Pagode Russo”.
Ratings
IMDb8/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Deby BrennandDirector
- Jordana BergWriter
- Deby BrennandWriter
- João Cândido ZachariasWriter
- Henry GrazinoliWriter
Cast
- João SilvaSelf
- Luiz GonzagaSelf (archive footage)
- Elba RamalhoSelf
- DominguinhosSelf
- SibaSelf - Narrator
Themes
brazilian music