Short documentary about Bezerra da Silva, a wellknown and respected samba musician from the poor districts of Rio de Janeiro, who is balancing on the edge of life and death.
Also in this combined programme
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Palíndromo
As in a palindrome, the happiness and setbacks of someone who was at first happy are shown.
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Ayer empieza mañana
Old man steps back into his past. Despite his attempts to intervene, history continues to repeat itself.
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Hasta los huesos
Animation film about the realm of death, worms, laughing corpses and the famous singer.
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Film details
- Country of production
- Brazil
- Year
- 2001
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2002
- Length
- 15"
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
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