Brazil's Maria Bethânia
Maria Bethânia do Brasil
Synopsis
This is a journey of friendship, an Argentinian is going to rediscover his continent while searching for his friend from Bahia. And while the work, the records and the career of this great lady of Brazilian music are well known, the starting point, the training, the first years remained till now in a vaguely legendary and imprecise blur. Thanks to many investigations that concern as many places as times, thanks to journeys back in time through the towns and regions, the film seeks the origins of Maria Bethânia’s voice and style. Helped and led by Bethânia herself, with the assistance of Caetano Veloso and Chico Buarque, the two princes of Brazilian music, along with the complicity of the great Gilberto Gil, the author is allowed to go to the first context : the North-East. In the family home in Santo Amaro, the film finally touches the childhood of Maria Bethânia – and her brother Caetano, and this mysterious point – from which the music radiates.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Santiago
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Santiago
- Original Title
- Maria Bethânia do Brasil
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, CPB Films, PROCIREP, La Maison du doc, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Santiago
Hugo Santiago
Luís Abramo
Stéphane Huter
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Santiago
Director
Stéphane Huter
Editor
Luís Abramo
Director of Photography
Hugo Santiago
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brazil's Maria Bethânia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brazil's Maria Bethânia about?
This is a journey of friendship, an Argentinian is going to rediscover his continent while searching for his friend from Bahia. And while the work, the records and the career of this great lady of Brazilian music are well known, the starting point, the training, the first years remained till now in a vaguely legendary and imprecise blur. Thanks to many investigations that concern as many places as times, thanks to journeys back in time through the towns and regions, the film seeks the origins of Maria Bethânia’s voice and style. Helped and led by Bethânia herself, with the assistance of Caetano Veloso and Chico Buarque, the two princes of Brazilian music, along with the complicity of the great Gilberto Gil, the author is allowed to go to the first context : the North-East. In the family home in Santo Amaro, the film finally touches the childhood of Maria Bethânia – and her brother Caetano, and this mysterious point – from which the music radiates.
Who directed Brazil's Maria Bethânia?
Brazil's Maria Bethânia was directed by Hugo Santiago.
Who stars in Brazil's Maria Bethânia?
The principal cast of Brazil's Maria Bethânia includes Maria Bethânia, Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Gilberto Gil, Naná Vasconcelos.
When was Brazil's Maria Bethânia released and how long is it?
Brazil's Maria Bethânia was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.