101 Songs that Moved Brazil

101 Songs that Moved Brazil

2020 · 1 season · 13 eps · Documentary

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A music docuseries hosted by legendary music journalist and producer Nelson Motta about the songs that moved hearts and minds of the country, illustrated by selected archive and live performance footage.

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A Busca do Eu e o SilêncioA Busca do Eu e o Silêncio · 2021
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Non-communication can emerge through different ways, whether by conflict, language, or culture. In Giuliano Robert's film it happens through the interference of speech: a hearing mother describes the beginning of a communication process with her deaf son. Based on the mother's experiences, Márcia, the documentary is conducted by her son, Giuliano, in search of a connection with a culture which, through lack of information and access, silences other modes of communication.
O Som AlucinanteO Som Alucinante · 1971
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10.01971
MovieDocumentaryMusic
O Brado RetumbanteO Brado Retumbante · 2012
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9.52012
SeriesDrama
Disillusioned, Congressman Paulo Ventura takes over the Chamber following a maneuver by his adversaries. However, the deaths of the Speaker and his deputy give him the chance to do things differently.
O CasalO Casal · 1975
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9.01975
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The story of the first steps of a very young couple. Their love is great, as are the financial obstacles and an unexpected pregnancy.
Vale Tudo com Tim MaiaVale Tudo com Tim Maia · 2022
Vale Tudo com Tim Maia
8.02022
SeriesDocumentary
With never-before-seen footage, shows and rare interviews, the series bets on the irreverent way of the Brazilian music to narrate its own trajectory.
Elis & Tom: It Had to be YouElis & Tom: It Had to be You · 2023
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7.92023
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Elis & Tom is considered one of the most important albums in the history of Brazilian music. Recorded in Los Angeles, in 1974, it was all captured by a team of filmmakers led by director Roberto de Oliveira, who arranged for the duo to meet. The original footage was kept for 45 years until restored and remastered in 2018. The film is also an exciting reunion of the director with the artists and the material he filmed nearly five decades ago.
Cartola: The Samba LegendCartola: The Samba Legend · 2007
Cartola: The Samba Legend
7.72007
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Documentary on the life and times of one of the most prominent Brazilian samba composers, Cartola (Angenor de Oliveira).
O Canto da SereiaO Canto da Sereia · 2013
O Canto da Sereia
7.52013
SeriesDramaCrime
Meet Sereia, a young and beautiful singer whose world of fame and fortune is interlaced with envy and hate. Her murder in the midst of carnival shocks the entire country and the hunt for her killer reveals a new suspect with each new day of investigation. Holding the status of a big-budget thriller, the miniseries brings about mysticism, sensuality and suspense that hooks the viewer until the astonishing end.
Marisa Monte: MM ao VivoMarisa Monte: MM ao Vivo · 1989
Marisa Monte: MM ao Vivo
7.01989
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Marisa Monte's debut album concert. The show was recorded live at the Villa-Lobos Theater and featured special appearances by Ed Motta, Paulo Moura, and Nouvelle Cusine.
Assim na Terra Como no CéuAssim na Terra Como no Céu · 1970
Assim na Terra Como no Céu
6.31970
SeriesSoapDrama
Asdrúbal Trouxe o TromboneAsdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone · 2017
Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone
6.12017
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Areias EscaldantesAreias Escaldantes · 1985
Areias Escaldantes
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In the near future, in the country of Kali, a group of young terrorists carry out robberies, kidnappings and murders under the orders of a mysterious big boss known as "Entity" and are pursued by the pompous and inefficient Special Police.
The Secret of the MummyThe Secret of the Mummy · 1982
The Secret of the Mummy
4.61982
MovieHorrorComedy
A mad scientist attempts to bring an ancient Egyptian mummy back to life.
The Rich Are Something ElseThe Rich Are Something Else · 1977
The Rich Are Something Else
4.31977
MovieComedy
Tadeu, a poor lad from the Northeast of Brazil, comes to Rio de Janeiro to try his luck. His good looks and education win him the favor of rich people. In his spare time, he becomes the favorite among lonely and rich ladies. Soon he gets involved in trouble.
O Bom MaridoO Bom Marido · 1978
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4.11978
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An industrial couple spends more than they can afford. In financial trouble, the husband Afraninho devises a strange kind of business, for foreign executives, in which the product is his own wife Malu. They succeed, and soon other couples start doing the same thing, establishing the competition.
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2026
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