Nelson Motta Movies

Non-communication can emerge through different ways, whether by conflict, language, or culture. In Giuliano Robert's film it happens through the...

In a time of timeless and revolutionary talents, Wilson Simonal shined as nobody before and innovated as only a few could. All of a sudden,...

Documentary of the legendary 1985 music festival in Brazil.

Blurring the lines between documentary and fiction, this film explores the life and career of the controversial actor, journalist, and music producer...

The film follows the birth of Jorge Mautner up to his 17 years. He was born in Brazil shortly after his parents fled the Holocaust. Raised by a nanny...

A look into the 25 years of career of famous musician Chico Buarque and his influence in Brazilian culture.

Loki brings the trajectory of Arnaldo Baptista from childhood, passing through the most successful phase as leader of the Mutantes, marriage to...

Portrait of various figures in Brazilian pop music.

A biopic about Glauber Rocha, one of the most influential filmmakers of Brazilian cinema and a key figure of Cinema Novo.

Released in 1966 by Vinicius de Moraes and Baden Powell, the record Os Afro-Sambas is one of Brazil's most revered. Participants of the original...

The film reveals the creation of poet Dorival Caymmi's musical works with testimonies from researchers, journalists and friends who lived with him...

Based on the autobiography of noted music executive André Midani, André Midani — An Insider’s Story of Brazilian Music...

In the 1970s, "festivals" were incredibly popular in Brazil, as they were recorded before a live studio audience, and usually featured a number of...

The 1990s marked the success of the boy-band Chocante. Twenty years later, the group has disbanded and the members took different paths in life. The...

The man who changed Brazilian journalism. The film focuses on the period of Samuel's life spanning from 1951—the year the newspaper...

Marisa Monte's debut album concert. The show was recorded live at the Villa-Lobos Theater and featured special appearances by Ed Motta, Paulo Moura,...

A documentary that follows the life of Serguei - flight-commissioner-turned-rockstar, hippie guru, rockstar and Janis Joplin's lover - chronicling...