Chico e as Cidades

1999 1h 18m PT

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 2

MusicDocumentary

Synopsis

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The documentary "Chico e as Cidades" was directed by José Henrique Fonseca in 2001 and re-released by Biscoito Fino in June 2009 with three previously unreleased extras: Cecília's music video and takes of the songs "Injuriado" and "Futures Amantes." The DVD was made from the show "As Cidades" – premiered by Chico in 1999, based on the repertoire from the album of the same name. However, far from being a video version of the show, it is a documentary that covers various themes from the composer's life and work, as well as special appearances by Maria Bethânia, Jamelão, Oscar Niemeyer, Tostão, and the Velha Guarda da Mangueira.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Chico Buarque
Self
Maria Bethânia
Self
Oscar Niemeyer
Self
Tostão
Self
Jamelão
Self
Jaime Alem
Self
Fernando Calazans
Self
Wilson das Neves
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: José Henrique Fonseca
Writers: José Henrique Fonseca, Sérgio Mekler
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by José Henrique Fonseca, shot by André Horta. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

AWARDS

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Chico Buarque and Maria Bethânia and Oscar Niemeyer carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0409815 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

José Henrique Fonseca directs. André Horta behind the camera. Sérgio Mekler cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

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1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
227 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by José Henrique Fonseca, shot by André Horta. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Sérgio Mekler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Chico Buarque and Maria Bethânia and Oscar Niemeyer carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0409815 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.