Brazil's Maria Bethânia (2001)
This is a journey of friendship, an Argentinian is going to rediscover his continent while searching for his friend from Bahia. And while the work, the records and the career of this great lady of Brazilian music are well known, the starting point, the training, the first years remained till now in a vaguely legendary and imprecise blur. Thanks to many investigations that concern as many places as times, thanks to journeys back in time through the towns and regions, the film seeks the origins of Maria Bethânia’s voice and style. Helped and led by Bethânia herself, with the assistance of Caetano Veloso and Chico Buarque, the two princes of Brazilian music, along with the complicity of the great Gilberto Gil, the author is allowed to go to the first context : the North-East. In the family home in Santo Amaro, the film finally touches the childhood of Maria Bethânia – and her brother Caetano, and this mysterious point – from which the music radiates.
Cast
- Maria Bethânia - Self
- Caetano Veloso - Self
- Chico Buarque - Self
- Gilberto Gil - Self
- Naná Vasconcelos - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brazil's Maria Bethânia about?
- This is a journey of friendship, an Argentinian is going to rediscover his continent while searching for his friend from Bahia. And while the work, the records and the career of this great lady of Brazilian music are well known, the starting point, the training, the first years remained till now in a vaguely legendary and imprecise blur. Thanks to many investigations that concern as many places as times, thanks to journeys back in time through the towns and regions, the film seeks the origins of Maria Bethânia’s voice and style. Helped and led by Bethânia herself, with the assistance of Caetano Veloso and Chico Buarque, the two princes of Brazilian music, along with the complicity of the great Gilberto Gil, the author is allowed to go to the first context : the North-East. In the family home in Santo Amaro, the film finally touches the childhood of Maria Bethânia – and her brother Caetano, and this mysterious point – from which the music radiates.
- Who directed Brazil's Maria Bethânia?
- Brazil's Maria Bethânia was directed by Hugo Santiago.
- Who stars in Brazil's Maria Bethânia?
- Brazil's Maria Bethânia stars Maria Bethânia, Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Gilberto Gil, Naná Vasconcelos.
- How long is Brazil's Maria Bethânia?
- Brazil's Maria Bethânia has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Brazil's Maria Bethânia?
- Brazil's Maria Bethânia is a Documentary film.
- Where was Brazil's Maria Bethânia produced?
- Brazil's Maria Bethânia was produced in Brazil, France.