Searching for Madalena (2012)

"Madalena do JUCU" is a samba by Martinho da Vila, adapted from the folk song "MADALENA," sung by the Congo bands of Espírito Santo for over 70 years. The documentary unveils the universe of Congo—a genuinely Capixaba cultural manifestation still unknown to the majority of Brazilians—while presenting versions of the origin of "MADALENA" told by the congueiros

Director: Ricardo Salles de Sá
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Searching for Madalena about?
"Madalena do JUCU" is a samba by Martinho da Vila, adapted from the folk song "MADALENA," sung by the Congo bands of Espírito Santo for over 70 years. The documentary unveils the universe of Congo—a genuinely Capixaba cultural manifestation still unknown to the majority of Brazilians—while presenting versions of the origin of "MADALENA" told by the congueiros
Who directed Searching for Madalena?
Searching for Madalena was directed by Ricardo Salles de Sá.
How long is Searching for Madalena?
Searching for Madalena has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Searching for Madalena?
Searching for Madalena is a Documentary film.