Umbabarauma
Synopsis
This film, set to Ponta de Lanca Africano (Umbabarauma) by Jorge Ben, was created to accompany Beleza Tropical: Brazil Classics 1, the first in a series of albums compiled by David Byrne to promote the unique music published by Brazilian artists during a repressive period of military rule in the 1970’s-1980’s. The aim was to visually invoke the album’s sensual and lyrical breadth and depth, and to subtly reflect the underlying social and political issues of that time.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susan Young, Mike Smith
- Original Title
- Umbabarauma
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Todo Mundo, Félix Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Young, Mike Smith
David Byrne
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Young
Director
David Byrne
Producer
Mike Smith
Director
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1989
1989
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What is Umbabarauma about?
This film, set to Ponta de Lanca Africano (Umbabarauma) by Jorge Ben, was created to accompany Beleza Tropical: Brazil Classics 1, the first in a series of albums compiled by David Byrne to promote the unique music published by Brazilian artists during a repressive period of military rule in the 1970’s-1980’s. The aim was to visually invoke the album’s sensual and lyrical breadth and depth, and to subtly reflect the underlying social and political issues of that time.
Who directed Umbabarauma?
Umbabarauma was directed by Susan Young, Mike Smith.
Who stars in Umbabarauma?
The principal cast of Umbabarauma includes Not specified.
When was Umbabarauma released and how long is it?
Umbabarauma was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 4m.