
Pastinha! Uma Vida Pela Capoeira
Synopsis
In this documentary, filmed in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and New York and illustrated by photos by David Zingg and Pierre Verger and drawings by Mestre Pastinha himself, director Antonio Carlos Muricy narrates the trajectory of one of the most important Brazilian capoeiristas. The result of 5 years of work, this film is a rare opportunity to get to know the fundamentals and history of the legendary Capoeira de Angola and its greatest master, Pastinha. After the screening of the film, there will be a Capoeira presentation with Professor Saudade and his group of students from the Gingando pela Paz / VivaRio project.
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Trailer DVD "Pastinha! Uma Vida pela Capoeira" Versão YouTube
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-20
Top Cast
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- Director
- Toninho Muricy
- Original Title
- Pastinha! Uma Vida Pela Capoeira
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toninho Muricy
Department Leadership Roster
Toninho Muricy
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pastinha! Uma Vida Pela Capoeira
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What is Pastinha! Uma Vida Pela Capoeira about?
In this documentary, filmed in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and New York and illustrated by photos by David Zingg and Pierre Verger and drawings by Mestre Pastinha himself, director Antonio Carlos Muricy narrates the trajectory of one of the most important Brazilian capoeiristas. The result of 5 years of work, this film is a rare opportunity to get to know the fundamentals and history of the legendary Capoeira de Angola and its greatest master, Pastinha. After the screening of the film, there will be a Capoeira presentation with Professor Saudade and his group of students from the Gingando pela Paz / VivaRio project.
Who directed Pastinha! Uma Vida Pela Capoeira?
Pastinha! Uma Vida Pela Capoeira was directed by Toninho Muricy.
Who stars in Pastinha! Uma Vida Pela Capoeira?
The principal cast of Pastinha! Uma Vida Pela Capoeira includes Mestre Pastinha.
When was Pastinha! Uma Vida Pela Capoeira released and how long is it?
Pastinha! Uma Vida Pela Capoeira was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
