carnaval
55 movies and shows
Memória em Verde e Rosa
Mon, 06 Jun 2016
The Mangueira slum is the scenario where Tantinho and the old samba composers remember stories about the slums and samba.
Black Orpheus
Fri, 12 Jun 1959
Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu's vengeful fiancée Mira and passing between moments of fantasy and stark reality. This impressionistic retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice introduced bossa nova to the world with its soundtrack by young Brazilian composers Luiz Bonfá and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
À Festa. À Guerra.
Thu, 01 Jan 2015
A Raça Síntese de Joãosinho Trinta
Sun, 04 Oct 2009
Filhos de João, O Admirável Mundo Novo Baiano
Fri, 22 Jul 2011
A panorama of Brazilian popular music from the 60s and 70s through the musical group Novos Baianos. A retrospective of the community lifestyle adopted by its members and the influence inherited from singer João Gilberto.
Donaire y Esplendor
Thu, 07 Sep 2017
In the traditional carnival of the small town called Las Tablas, there are two rival streets: Up Street and Down Street. A young couple, after an unexpected encounter at the airport, fall hopelessly in love.
An Unforgettable Year - Summer
Thu, 01 Jun 2023
In order to study fashion in so-desired Paris, a young country girl who hates Carnival travels to Rio de Janeiro to try to get support from the most famous designer in Brazil. Set on sneaking into the sewing team of one of the biggest samba schools, she will discover that Carnival only lasts for a week, but a love story can change her entire life.
Tererê Não Resolve
Sat, 05 Mar 1938
Three couples, two already living in Rio; and the third, with 'the one who hates carnival', coming to visit an aunt. One of the women bets that all husbands are unfaithful. They send invitations to their husbands to the carnival ball. They find a pretext to be able to attend. They, in turn, go in disguise, just like the maid. Hence the confusion at the ball, each one dating the other's wife.
Los pueblos dormidos (por la Quebrada de Humahuaca)
Mon, 02 Jun 1947
Documentary about the kolla people living in North Western Argentina.
Arthur et les confettis
Fri, 20 Oct 2023
Evil Within
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Luna sets out on a journey in search of her mother, who disappeared on the last day of Carnival in Guarapari. Her search leads her to an old building that is apparently empty but inhabited by tormented souls.
Sou Carnaval de São Salvador
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
Nossa Escola de Samba
Fri, 01 Jan 1965
A year in the life of a samba school, from the first rehearsals to the parade on the avenue.
This Is Bate Bola (Somos Melhor Que Tem)
Fri, 15 Mar 2019
On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro during its world famous Carnival, far from the beach and the touristic clichés, there is an explosive contest between neighbourhoods. This old form of carnival features teams of futuristic gladiators that are a surreal mixture of play and menace. A tradition that has its roots in ancient European carnival traditions and in African rituals, they look like visitors from another planet.
O Mundo de Arlindo
Thu, 07 Apr 2022
The documentary talks a little about the carnival experience that Arlindo Rodrigues had during his more than 25 years of artistic life.
La casa del Carnaval
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Trans and queer communities shaped carnival traditions in the Canary Islands, exploring their historical role in developing costumes, performances, and celebrations that define the region's festive identity.
Carnaval
Wed, 02 Jun 2021
Digital influencer Nina finds out about her boyfriend's betrayal and ends the relationship. So, she decides to travel with her friends to Salvador and enjoy the city's Carnival. During this period, they gain more followers and learn the true meaning of friendship.
Carnaval Claudia Leitte: We Can Do It!
Mon, 15 Mar 2021
A King Like Me
Sun, 10 Mar 2024
Follows members of the Zulu Club, New Orleans’ first Black Mardi Gras, as they work to bring the Zulu parade back to the streets for Mardi Gras Day 2022, in the face of a global pandemic, hurricane Ida and the loss of members due to COVID and gun violence.
