Refavela 40

2019 1h 38m PT

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6.3

MID

★6.3TMDB · 5

DocumentaryMusic

Synopsis

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In 1976, Gilberto Gil traveled to Lagos (Nigeria) with the purpose of participating in the Second Festival of Black Art and Culture. The event had the participation of approximately fifty thousand Afro-descendant and Diaspora artists. After the trip, Gil released the album Refavela. The documentary celebrates the 40th anniversary of this album essential album for the Brazilian Popular Music.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gilberto Gil
Self
Bem Gil
Self
Daniel Rodrigues
Self
Djalma Correa
Self
Robertinho Silva
Self
Rubão Sabino
Self
Paulinho Camafeu
Self
Maíra Freitas
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mini Kerti
Writers: Sérgio Mekler
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mini Kerti, shot by Flávio Zangrandi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Moema Pombo 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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Gilberto Gil and Bem Gil and Daniel Rodrigues carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11718262 — 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

Mini Kerti directs. Flávio Zangrandi behind the camera. Moema Pombo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Mini Kerti, shot by Flávio Zangrandi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Moema Pombo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Gilberto Gil and Bem Gil and Daniel Rodrigues carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt11718262 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.