Viramundo
Synopsis
Gilberto Gil is among Brazil's most famous musicians, having influenced an entire generation in South America and beyond. Now in his seventies, he is serving as Brazil's first black Minister of Culture. Preoccupied with many realities of the modern world, such as racism and poverty, he embarks on a tour through the southern hemisphere— from aboriginal communities in Australia and the townships of South Africa, to the Brazilian Amazon— seeking to promote the power of cultural diversity in a globalized world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre-Yves Borgeaud
- Original Title
- Viramundo
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre-Yves Borgeaud
Frédéric Corvez, Emmanuel Gétaz, Clément Duboin
Department Leadership Roster
Frédéric Corvez
Producer
Pierre-Yves Borgeaud
Director
Emmanuel Gétaz
Producer
Clément Duboin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Viramundo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Viramundo about?
Gilberto Gil is among Brazil's most famous musicians, having influenced an entire generation in South America and beyond. Now in his seventies, he is serving as Brazil's first black Minister of Culture. Preoccupied with many realities of the modern world, such as racism and poverty, he embarks on a tour through the southern hemisphere— from aboriginal communities in Australia and the townships of South Africa, to the Brazilian Amazon— seeking to promote the power of cultural diversity in a globalized world.
Who directed Viramundo?
Viramundo was directed by Pierre-Yves Borgeaud.
Who stars in Viramundo?
The principal cast of Viramundo includes Gilberto Gil, Vusi Mahlasela, Peter Garrett, Paul Hanmer.
When was Viramundo released and how long is it?
Viramundo was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.