Natal da Portela

1988 1h 40m PT

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★7.1TMDB · 5

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Synopsis

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Biography of one of the legendary names in the Samba genre of Brazilian music. Although he could hardly dance or play an instrument, he became one of the main composers of Portela, an important Samba "school" in Rio de Janeiro.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Milton Gonçalves
Natal da Portela
Almir Guineto
Paulo da Portela
Grande Otelo
Seu Napoleão
Zezé Motta
Maria Elisa
Adele Fátima
Dona Lota
Zózimo Bulbul
Rosamaria Murtinho
Ana Maria Nascimento e Silva

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paulo César Saraceni
Writers: Paulo César Saraceni
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil, France

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ERA

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38 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Brazil, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paulo César Saraceni, shot by Mário Carneiro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Dominique Roy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Milton Gonçalves and Almir Guineto and Grande Otelo carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0204495 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paulo César Saraceni directs. Mário Carneiro behind the camera. Dominique Roy cuts. Produced in Brazil, France. Dialogue in Portuguese.

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138 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Brazil, France.
3Directed by Paulo César Saraceni, shot by Mário Carneiro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Dominique Roy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Milton Gonçalves and Almir Guineto and Grande Otelo carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0204495 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.