Marimbás
Synopsis
The only film by Yugoslavian-Brazilian journalist Vladimir Herzog, this cinéma verité short subject is the result of a film course taught by Swedish documentary filmmaker Arne Sucksdorf in Brazil, in 1962. A report about the so-called "Marimbás", who aren't exactly fishermen, even though they live of the sea, have their boats and do their fishing on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. The film briefly presents their stories, methods, and how they manage to sell their products to costumers right there on the same spot in which they fish.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Herzog
- Original Title
- Marimbás
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Itamaraty
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Herzog
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Herzog
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marimbás
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What is Marimbás about?
The only film by Yugoslavian-Brazilian journalist Vladimir Herzog, this cinéma verité short subject is the result of a film course taught by Swedish documentary filmmaker Arne Sucksdorf in Brazil, in 1962. A report about the so-called "Marimbás", who aren't exactly fishermen, even though they live of the sea, have their boats and do their fishing on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. The film briefly presents their stories, methods, and how they manage to sell their products to costumers right there on the same spot in which they fish.
Who directed Marimbás?
Marimbás was directed by Vladimir Herzog.
Who stars in Marimbás?
The principal cast of Marimbás includes Not specified.
When was Marimbás released and how long is it?
Marimbás was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 12m.