Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world (2008)
Mixing Samba, Jazz and sophisticated lyricism, the sultry Bossa Nova sound was spawned in the beaches and bars of Rio, Brazil in the late '50s, and quickly seduced the world when anthems like 'The Girl from Ipanema' became huge international hits. This compelling documentary, filmed on location in Rio, and featuring rare live clips of Bossa legends' Tom Jobim and Astrud Gilberto, traces the legacy of the seductive Bossa Nova sound through interviews with the key players from the era including Sergio Mendes, Carlos Lyra and Paulo Jobim.
Director: Greg Appel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: July 29, 2008
Cast
- Sérgio Mendes - Self
- Antônio Carlos Jobim - Self
- João Gilberto - Self
- Astrud Gilberto - Self
- Marcos Valle - Self
- Carlos Lyra - Self
Editing: Andy Glover
Production: Australian Broadcast Commision
Country: Australia
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Greg Appel
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world about?
- Mixing Samba, Jazz and sophisticated lyricism, the sultry Bossa Nova sound was spawned in the beaches and bars of Rio, Brazil in the late '50s, and quickly seduced the world when anthems like 'The Girl from Ipanema' became huge international hits. This compelling documentary, filmed on location in Rio, and featuring rare live clips of Bossa legends' Tom Jobim and Astrud Gilberto, traces the legacy of the seductive Bossa Nova sound through interviews with the key players from the era including Sergio Mendes, Carlos Lyra and Paulo Jobim.
- Who directed Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world?
- Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world was directed by Greg Appel.
- Who stars in Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world?
- Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world stars Sérgio Mendes, Antônio Carlos Jobim, João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, Marcos Valle, Carlos Lyra.
- How long is Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world?
- Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world?
- Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world produced?
- Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world was produced in Australia.