É o Boi (2024)

"É o Boi" is a documentary that narrates the origins, portrays the present and discusses the perspectives of carnival in the city of Porto Ferreira/SP.

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"É o Boi" is a documentary that narrates the origins, portrays the present and discusses the perspectives of carnival in the city of Porto Ferreira/SP. Celebrating a tradition that already is already 90 years old, the film is mainly made up of images taken during the Porto Ferreira's carnival and interviews with people who fight daily to keep this unique and at the same time typically Brazilian cultural manifestation alive. Made over almost a decade, "É o Boi" also portrays critical moments of this carnival in the countryside of São Paulo, including disagreements with public authorities that almost led to the carnival being banned and the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the organization of celebrations.

Director: Diego Denardi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Diego Denardi, Julian Moura-Busquets
Editing: Diego Denardi
Production: Chatrone América Latina
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Budget: $10,000
Original Language: pt

Keywords

carnaval

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is É o Boi about?
"É o Boi" is a documentary that narrates the origins, portrays the present and discusses the perspectives of carnival in the city of Porto Ferreira/SP. Celebrating a tradition that already is already 90 years old, the film is mainly made up of images taken during the Porto Ferreira's carnival and interviews with people who fight daily to keep this unique and at the same time typically Brazilian cultural manifestation alive. Made over almost a decade, "É o Boi" also portrays critical moments of this carnival in the countryside of São Paulo, including disagreements with public authorities that almost led to the carnival being banned and the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the organization of celebrations.
Who directed É o Boi?
É o Boi was directed by Diego Denardi.
Who stars in É o Boi?
É o Boi stars Rudinei Fernando, Régis Berretta, Carla Mourão, Edson Paes "Kannov", José Carlos "Magrão", José C. Revelli "Zé Loco".
How long is É o Boi?
É o Boi has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is É o Boi?
É o Boi is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of É o Boi?
É o Boi had a budget of $10,000.
Where was É o Boi produced?
É o Boi was produced in Brazil.