Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever
Cadu Barcellos - Cria não morre, vira lenda
“The power of a Cria never dies: it becomes legend.”
Synopsis
This documentary celebrates Cadu Barcellos, a Black filmmaker from the Maré favela complex. In defiance of erasure, the film moves beyond tragedy to celebrate his light, ancestry, and legacy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wagner Novais
- Screenplay & Story
- Wagner Novais, Rodrigo Savastano
- Original Score
- Márcio Eduardo, Jonathan Ferr
- Original Title
- Cadu Barcellos - Cria não morre, vira lenda
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Iroko Produtora e Assessoria, Germinal Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wagner Novais
Wagner Novais, Rodrigo Savastano
Márcio Eduardo, Jonathan Ferr
Rodrigo Savastano
Juliana Portella, Wagner Novais
Department Leadership Roster
Wagner Novais
Director
Wagner Novais
Screenplay
Rodrigo Savastano
Screenplay
Rodrigo Savastano
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever about?
This documentary celebrates Cadu Barcellos, a Black filmmaker from the Maré favela complex. In defiance of erasure, the film moves beyond tragedy to celebrate his light, ancestry, and legacy.
Who directed Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever?
Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever was directed by Wagner Novais.
Who stars in Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever?
The principal cast of Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever includes Babalorisá Adailton Moreira, Carlos Diegues, Jailson de Souza, Neilde Barcellos, Nil Lima.
When was Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever released and how long is it?
Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cadu Barcellos: Legends never die, they live forever was composed by Márcio Eduardo, Jonathan Ferr.