3 Obás de Xangô
Synopsis
The friendship between Jorge Amado, Dorival Caymmi, and Carybé, artists who were largely responsible for creating an image of the culture of Bahia that persists to this day, and who believed that the strength of their work lay in documenting what they saw on the streets.
Top Cast
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Jorge Amado
Self (archive footage)
Dorival Caymmi
Self (archive footage)
Carybé
Self (archive footage)
Camafeu de Oxóssi
Self (archive footage)
Mãe Stella de Oxóssi
Self (archive footage)
Zélia Gattai
Self (archive footage)
Dona Toninha
Self (archive footage)
Gilberto Gil
Self
Muniz Sodré
Self
João Jorge
Self
Lázaro Ramos
Self / Narrator
Arlete Soares
Self
Balbino Daniel de Paula (Pai Balbino)
Self
Gildeci Leite
Self
Maria Lúcia de Santana Neves
Self
Ayrson Heráclito
Self
Goli Almerinda de Sales Guerreiro
Self
Itamar Vieira Júnior
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival do Rio
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sérgio Machado
- Screenplay & Story
- Sérgio Machado, Gabriel Meyohas, André Finotti, Josélia Aguiar
- Original Score
- Dorival Caymmi
- Original Title
- 3 Obás de Xangô
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Globo Filmes, Janela do Mundo, GloboNews, Coqueirão Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sérgio Machado
Sérgio Machado, Gabriel Meyohas, André Finotti, Josélia Aguiar
Dorival Caymmi
André Finotti
Diogo Dahl
Department Leadership Roster
Sérgio Machado
Director
André Finotti
Editor
Diogo Dahl
Producer
Sérgio Machado
Screenplay
Gabriel Meyohas
Screenplay
André Finotti
Screenplay
Josélia Aguiar
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 3 Obás de Xangô.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 3 Obás de Xangô
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 3 Obás de Xangô about?
The friendship between Jorge Amado, Dorival Caymmi, and Carybé, artists who were largely responsible for creating an image of the culture of Bahia that persists to this day, and who believed that the strength of their work lay in documenting what they saw on the streets.
Who directed 3 Obás de Xangô?
3 Obás de Xangô was directed by Sérgio Machado.
Who stars in 3 Obás de Xangô?
The principal cast of 3 Obás de Xangô includes Jorge Amado, Dorival Caymmi, Carybé, Camafeu de Oxóssi, Mãe Stella de Oxóssi.
When was 3 Obás de Xangô released and how long is it?
3 Obás de Xangô was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for 3 Obás de Xangô?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 3 Obás de Xangô was composed by Dorival Caymmi.