Umbabarauma (1989)
This film, set to Ponta de Lanca Africano (Umbabarauma) by Jorge Ben, was created to accompany Beleza Tropical: Brazil Classics 1, the first in a series of albums compiled by David Byrne to promote the unique music published by Brazilian artists during a repressive period of military rule in the 1970’s-1980’s. The aim was to visually invoke the album’s sensual and lyrical breadth and depth, and to subtly reflect the underlying social and political issues of that time.
Director: Susan Young, Mike Smith
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: May 7, 1989
Production: Todo Mundo, Félix Films
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Umbabarauma about?
- This film, set to Ponta de Lanca Africano (Umbabarauma) by Jorge Ben, was created to accompany Beleza Tropical: Brazil Classics 1, the first in a series of albums compiled by David Byrne to promote the unique music published by Brazilian artists during a repressive period of military rule in the 1970’s-1980’s. The aim was to visually invoke the album’s sensual and lyrical breadth and depth, and to subtly reflect the underlying social and political issues of that time.
- Who directed Umbabarauma?
- Umbabarauma was directed by Susan Young, Mike Smith.
- How long is Umbabarauma?
- Umbabarauma has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- What genre is Umbabarauma?
- Umbabarauma is a Animation film.
- Where was Umbabarauma produced?
- Umbabarauma was produced in United Kingdom.