Maria Bethânia Movies

In a fictitious country, a civil servant receives the greatest inheritance in history (ten trillion dollars) and is confined by authorities to...

On the iconic sands of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Shakira sets Copacabana Beach ablaze in the third edition of “Todo Mundo no Rio”. Before a...

Set against the turbulent atmosphere of the 1960s, Tropicália is a feature length documentary exploring the Brazilian artistic movement known...

The documentary narrates the life of Toquinho, one of the greatest Brazilian artists, a musician who transcends the barriers of time and language...

The intense life of Ferreira Gullar, one of the most influential poets in Brazil, is revisited by his personal friend Silvio Tendler, based on his...

Music manager has to get three of his artists together for a special show, but soon finds out it isn't an easy task.

Originally produced for German TV, Improvised and Purposeful is a firsthand look at the "Cinema Novo" movement (otherwise known as the 'Brazilian New...

Chronicles the life of a 17 year-old girl living in the upper-class Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood of Ipanema. Márcia lives a life of parties...

The film discusses decisive moments in the life and career of Cauby Peixoto. In addition to interviews and recordings of the singer's concerts, the...

Follows the story of Opinião, a theatre group created in 1964 during the early Brazilian dictatorship period to oppose the government through...

The film reveals the creation of poet Dorival Caymmi's musical works with testimonies from researchers, journalists and friends who lived with him...

While the differences in religious beliefs tend to separate and divide, the image of Nossa Senhora de Aparecida is like her cloak, covering and...

Chico Buarque is a constant presence in Brazil's art scene and makes up its citizen's popular culture. This wealth in music, poems, theater and...

A host of personalities reminisce about the life and work of songwriter, lawyer, and congressman Humberto Teixeira — aka "Baião Doctor"...

This film shines a light at the story of Jards Macalé, polemic artist and controversial character of Brazilian culture over the last four...

It explores Rita Lee's personal life and her creative process, revealing her musical talent and her ability to transform on stage. Rita herself...

The film is an unprecedented and exclusive testimonial of Maria Bethânia from director and screenwriter Carlos Jardim, interspersed with rare...