Tropicália movie poster

Tropicália

"Silence is not an option."

September 14, 2012 1h 27m 7.1/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 2012. Tropicália is a music/documentary film. directed by Marcelo Machado. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Rogério Duarte, Gilberto Gil, and Caetano Veloso

Synopsis

Set against the turbulent atmosphere of the 1960s, Tropicália is a feature length documentary exploring the Brazilian artistic movement known as Tropicália, and the struggle its artists endured to protect their right to freely express revolutionary thought against the traditional Brazilian music of that time.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 14, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (18 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Americas Film Conservancy
  • Bossa Nova Films
  • Mojo Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tropicália about?

Set against the turbulent atmosphere of the 1960s, Tropicália is a feature length documentary exploring the Brazilian artistic movement known as Tropicália, and the struggle its artists endured t...

Who directed Tropicália?

Tropicália was directed by Marcelo Machado.

How long is Tropicália?

Tropicália has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Tropicália released?

Tropicália was released on September 14, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tropicália?

The main cast of Tropicália includes Rogério Duarte, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Tom Zé, Sérgio Dias.