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200986 min0documentary

6.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

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Palavra (En)Cantada

200986 min0documentary

6.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

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More than 50 years of Brazilian music history are examined through performances and insights from artists like Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil.

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More than 50 years of Brazilian music history are examined through performances and insights from artists like Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil.

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Helena Solbergdirector

Diana Vasconcelloswriter

Helena Solbergwriter

Marcio Debellianwriter

Adriana Calcanhottocast

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Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil reflect on Brazil's musical legacy in Palavra (En)Cantada. The film features performances and archival images that trace the history of the Brazilian songbook. It covers key moments, including the Tropicália movement of the 1960s, which reshaped the country's music scene. Directed by Helena Solberg, the documentary runs for 86 minutes and includes contributions from artists like Chico Buarque and Adriana Calcanhotto. It emphasizes the ties between poetry and music in Brazilian culture.

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Meet Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil in their musical context.
See performances that reflect Brazil's rich musical heritage.
Find out about the Tropicália movement's impact on music.

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The film features insights from 5 prominent Brazilian musicians.
Tropicália movement influenced Brazilian music in the 1960s.
The documentary is directed by Helena Solberg, a woman director.
Palavra (En)Cantada has a runtime of 86 minutes.

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Brazilian music loversFans of poetryCultural history enthusiasts

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Palavra (En)Cantada was directed by Helena Solberg.

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Palavra (En)Cantada was released in 2009.

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The duration of Palavra (En)Cantada is 86 minutes.

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