Waiting for the Carnival movie poster

Waiting for the Carnival

February 17, 2019 1h 25m 8.3/10 (41 votes)

Originally released in 2019. Waiting for the Carnival is a documentary film. directed by Marcelo Gomes. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

A documentary film about the Brazilian town of Toritama, the self-proclaimed capital of jeans. The workers of the city’s self-managed small businesses only get one real break from their self-exploiting lives in the textile business: the annual Carnival.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 17, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 8.3/10 Excellent (41 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

  • Carnaval Filmes
  • Misti Filmes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waiting for the Carnival about?

A documentary film about the Brazilian town of Toritama, the self-proclaimed capital of jeans. The workers of the city’s self-managed small businesses only get one real break from their self-expl...

Who directed Waiting for the Carnival?

Waiting for the Carnival was directed by Marcelo Gomes.

How long is Waiting for the Carnival?

Waiting for the Carnival has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Waiting for the Carnival released?

Waiting for the Carnival was released on February 17, 2019 in theaters.