Bahia Camará (1968)
A portrait of Afro-Brazilian resistance traditions in Bahia and their confrontations with persecution and intolerance. The history of capoeira, which came from Angola, was persecuted and criminalized for decades, and later transformed into a national sport and spectacle. The maculelê, a warrior dance brought from Mozambique, accompanied by loud chanting. Finally, the candomblé terreiros - a mystical cry of rebellion.
Director: Norma Bahia Pontes
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: May 10, 1968
Production: Esquire
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bahia Camará about?
- A portrait of Afro-Brazilian resistance traditions in Bahia and their confrontations with persecution and intolerance. The history of capoeira, which came from Angola, was persecuted and criminalized for decades, and later transformed into a national sport and spectacle. The maculelê, a warrior dance brought from Mozambique, accompanied by loud chanting. Finally, the candomblé terreiros - a mystical cry of rebellion.
- Who directed Bahia Camará?
- Bahia Camará was directed by Norma Bahia Pontes.
- How long is Bahia Camará?
- Bahia Camará has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Bahia Camará?
- Bahia Camará is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Bahia Camará produced?
- Bahia Camará was produced in Brazil.