Tropicália
“Silence is not an option.”
Synopsis
Set against the turbulent atmosphere of the 1960s, Tropicália is a feature length documentary exploring the Brazilian artistic movement known as Tropicália, and the struggle its artists endured to protect their right to freely express revolutionary thought against the traditional Brazilian music of that time.
Top Cast
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Gilberto Gil
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Caetano Veloso
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Tom Zé
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Sérgio Dias
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Arnaldo Baptista
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Sidney Miller
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Nara Leão
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Maria Bethânia
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Glauber Rocha
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José Celso Martinez Corrêa
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Hélio Oiticica
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Gal Costa
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Roberto Carlos
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Elis Regina
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Wilson Simonal
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Júlio Medaglia
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Solano Ribeiro
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcelo Machado
- Screenplay & Story
- Di Moretti
- Original Title
- Tropicália
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Americas Film Conservancy, Bossa Nova Films, Mojo Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcelo Machado
Di Moretti
Department Leadership Roster
Marcelo Machado
Director
Di Moretti
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tropicália
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tropicália about?
Set against the turbulent atmosphere of the 1960s, Tropicália is a feature length documentary exploring the Brazilian artistic movement known as Tropicália, and the struggle its artists endured to protect their right to freely express revolutionary thought against the traditional Brazilian music of that time.
Who directed Tropicália?
Tropicália was directed by Marcelo Machado.
Who stars in Tropicália?
The principal cast of Tropicália includes Rogério Duarte, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Tom Zé, Sérgio Dias.
When was Tropicália released and how long is it?
Tropicália was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tropicália?
Tropicália holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).