carnaval

51 movies and shows

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.

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.

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.

Jonah

Thu, 27 Oct 2016

During Carnival in São Paulo, a young man and young woman who knew each other as children meet again after many years and the social barriers that have kept them apart. Bad decisions lead the boy to hide with the girl inside a whale float.

Prédio Vazio

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.

3 Histórias da Bahia

Thu, 24 May 2001

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.

Los pueblos dormidos (por la Quebrada de Humahuaca)

Mon, 02 Jun 1947

Documentary about the kolla people living in North Western Argentina.

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.

Artesanato do Samba

Tue, 01 Jan 1974

The making of the samba school parades, with the construction of the great cars, the decorations being spread all over the city and the hand-crafted tailoring of the costumes by apt hands that stitch together colourful and glowing materials.

Sonho de um Carnaval

Wed, 29 Oct 2003

Today I Will Only Come Home Tomorrow

Sat, 08 Jun 2024

Each person is a Carnival and Marina knows which one she is. On the slopes of Olinda she seeks the ecstasy of carnival revelry, the music, the shouting, the heat, the joy, the love. Her journey is seen through the eyes of ten different characters, and for each of them a director lends their artistic view. But in the midst of so many people, marching bands, encounters and misencounters, how can we find Carnival?