Viva São João!
Originally released in 2002. Viva São João! is a music/documentary film. directed by Andrucha Waddington. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gilberto Gil, Dominguinhos, and Sivuca
Synopsis
Composer Gilberto Gil accompanies filmmaker Andrucha Waddington to the Northeast of Brazil. Among the rural communities in the region, Gil and Waddignton participate in the Catholic celebration of Saint John's Day with music and dance. Waddington also analyzes the suffering of the population trying to survive through agriculture in difficult terrain.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Conspiração Filmes
- Estúdios Mega
- GeGe Produções
- MegaColor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viva São João! about?
Composer Gilberto Gil accompanies filmmaker Andrucha Waddington to the Northeast of Brazil. Among the rural communities in the region, Gil and Waddignton participate in the Catholic celebration of ...
Who directed Viva São João!?
Viva São João! was directed by Andrucha Waddington.
How long is Viva São João!?
Viva São João! has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Viva São João! released?
Viva São João! was released on June 14, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Viva São João!?
The main cast of Viva São João! includes Gilberto Gil, Dominguinhos, Sivuca, Glorinha Gadelha, Marinês.