Waiting for the Carnival
Estou Me Guardando para Quando o Carnaval Chegar
Synopsis
A documentary film about the Brazilian town of Toritama, the self-proclaimed capital of jeans. The workers of the city’s self-managed small businesses only get one real break from their self-exploiting lives in the textile business: the annual Carnival.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcelo Gomes
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcelo Gomes
- Original Score
- O Grivo
- Original Title
- Estou Me Guardando para Quando o Carnaval Chegar
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Carnaval Filmes, Misti Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcelo Gomes
Marcelo Gomes
O Grivo
Karen Harley
Ernesto Soto, Nara Aragão, João Vieira Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Ernesto Soto
Producer
Nara Aragão
Producer
João Vieira Jr.
Producer
Marcelo Gomes
Director
Marcelo Gomes
Writer
Karen Harley
Editor
O Grivo
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Waiting for the Carnival.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting for the Carnival
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What is Waiting for the Carnival about?
A documentary film about the Brazilian town of Toritama, the self-proclaimed capital of jeans. The workers of the city’s self-managed small businesses only get one real break from their self-exploiting lives in the textile business: the annual Carnival.
Who directed Waiting for the Carnival?
Waiting for the Carnival was directed by Marcelo Gomes.
Who stars in Waiting for the Carnival?
The principal cast of Waiting for the Carnival includes Not specified.
When was Waiting for the Carnival released and how long is it?
Waiting for the Carnival was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Waiting for the Carnival?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting for the Carnival was composed by O Grivo.