Gilberto Gil – MRQE

They Shot the Piano Player

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

New York, 2010. Jeff Harris, a music journalist, sets out to uncover the truth about Francisco Tenório Júnior, a young Brazilian samba-jazz pianist who disappeared in Buenos Aires on March 18, 1976.

Dominguinhos

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Through rare and precious footages and gigs with great artists such as Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Hermeto Pascoal, Djavan, Nara Leao, Luiz Gonzaga, among many others, “Dominguinhos” reveals this genius of Brazilian music, creator of a deeply authentic, universal and contemporary work. The film values the sensory cinematic experience, a journey driven by Dominguinhos his own.

Tropicalia

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Set against the turbulent atmosphere of the 1960s, Tropicália is a feature length documentary exploring the Brazilian artistic movement known as Tropicália, and the struggle its artists endured to protect their right to freely express revolutionary thought against the traditional Brazilian music of that time.

Beyond Ipanema

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

This documentary from filmmaker Guto Barra takes you beyond the 1960s bossa nova hit “The Girl from Ipanema” to explore how samba, Brazilectro and other Brazilian music styles have long captivated audiences and influenced musicians around the world. Mixing archival footage, fresh performances and interviews with leaders in the global music scene, Barra examines why Brazil’s music consistently transcends boundaries of time and musical taste.

Dzi Croquettes

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A Brazilian theatre group that through talent, irony and humour confronted the Brazilian violent dictatorship in the 1970s revolutionising the gay movement worldwide and changing theatre and dance language to an entire generation.

RiP: A Remix Manifesto

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

RiP!: A Remix Manifesto is a 2008 open source documentary film about the “the changing concept of copyright” directed by Brett Gaylor.

Fabricando Tom Zé

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The life and work of one of the most controversial Brazilian musicians, having as its backdrop Tom Zé’s 2005 European Tour. The documentary shows a detailed vision of Tom Zé’s personal musical universe, in which a guitar and a vacuum cleaner have the same melodic importance. In intimate interviews, he narrates different parts of his life and tells us about his musical debut in the early 60s, his downfall during the 70s, and his 90s comeback.

Maria Bethânia: Música é Perfume

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Brazilian singer Maria Bethania has a 40-year singing career. A documentary shows her concerts and famous family.

Milagro de Candeal, El

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The story of the Candeal favela in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, where musician Carlinhos Brown carries out social and cultural initiatives that protect and enrich the lives of its inhabitants every day.

Pelé

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé’s extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.