Viva São João! (2002)
Composer Gilberto Gil accompanies filmmaker Andrucha Waddington to the Northeast of Brazil. Among the rural communities in the region, Gil and Waddignton participate in the Catholic celebration of Saint John's Day with music and dance. Waddington also analyzes the suffering of the population trying to survive through agriculture in difficult terrain.
Director: Andrucha Waddington
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: June 14, 2002
Cast
- Gilberto Gil - Self
- Dominguinhos - Self
- Sivuca - Self
- Glorinha Gadelha - Self
- Marinês - Self
- Luiz Gonzaga - Self (archive footage)
- Targino Gondim - Self
- Flávio Baião - Self
- Alceu Valença - Self
- Margareth Menezes - Self
Screenplay
- Andrucha Waddington (Screenplay)
- Quito Ribeiro (Screenplay)
- Emílio Domingos (Screenplay)
Music: Gilberto Gil
Cinematography: Marcelo Durst
Editing: Quito Ribeiro
Production: Conspiração Filmes, Estúdios Mega, GeGe Produções, MegaColor
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Viva São João! about?
- Composer Gilberto Gil accompanies filmmaker Andrucha Waddington to the Northeast of Brazil. Among the rural communities in the region, Gil and Waddignton participate in the Catholic celebration of Saint John's Day with music and dance. Waddington also analyzes the suffering of the population trying to survive through agriculture in difficult terrain.
- Who directed Viva São João!?
- Viva São João! was directed by Andrucha Waddington.
- Who stars in Viva São João!?
- Viva São João! stars Gilberto Gil, Dominguinhos, Sivuca, Glorinha Gadelha, Marinês, Luiz Gonzaga.
- How long is Viva São João!?
- Viva São João! has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Viva São João!?
- Viva São João! is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Viva São João! produced?
- Viva São João! was produced in Brazil.