Samba on Your Feet
“More than music — Samba is memory, movement, and history in motion.”
Synopsis
Samba on Your Feet explores the shared roots of Carnival and Samba in Brazil and how they’ve come together to form a unique and vibrant culture. The journey begins behind the scenes of Rio de Janeiro’s Samba schools. Here, we witness the hard work and dedication of choreographers, dancers, musicians, and costume makers coming together in the spirit of teamwork and collaboration to create a spectacle that celebrates the infectious rhythms of Samba. The camera of Montes-Bradley also explores nearby favelas, where the audience discovers more links between Carnival and Samba and learns about the cultural history linking both to common African traditions. Cultural historian Haroldo Costa is our host on this pilgrimage to the roots, illuminating the importance of Samba in Brazilian culture and explaining its influences on Carnival.
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Samba On Your Feet | Documentary film by Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Type: Clip • Published 2016-05-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 6, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo Montes-Bradley
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Trasmonte
- Original Title
- Samba on Your Feet
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Contrakultura Films, Heritage Film Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Juan Trasmonte
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Soledad Liendo
Department Leadership Roster
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Director
Juan Trasmonte
Writer
Soledad Liendo
Producer
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Editor
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What is Samba on Your Feet about?
Samba on Your Feet explores the shared roots of Carnival and Samba in Brazil and how they’ve come together to form a unique and vibrant culture. The journey begins behind the scenes of Rio de Janeiro’s Samba schools. Here, we witness the hard work and dedication of choreographers, dancers, musicians, and costume makers coming together in the spirit of teamwork and collaboration to create a spectacle that celebrates the infectious rhythms of Samba. The camera of Montes-Bradley also explores nearby favelas, where the audience discovers more links between Carnival and Samba and learns about the cultural history linking both to common African traditions. Cultural historian Haroldo Costa is our host on this pilgrimage to the roots, illuminating the importance of Samba in Brazilian culture and explaining its influences on Carnival.
Who directed Samba on Your Feet?
Samba on Your Feet was directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley.
Who stars in Samba on Your Feet?
The principal cast of Samba on Your Feet includes Haroldo Costa, Mart'nália, Xangô da Mangueira, Clara Nunes, Caetano Veloso.
When was Samba on Your Feet released and how long is it?
Samba on Your Feet was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 52m.