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1. Meu Nome é Gal (2023)
120 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Film about the Bahian singer dives into the moment when shy Gracinha becomes Gal Costa, during the violent, innovative and mind-blowing years that helped shape Brazil's greatest singer.
Directors: Dandara Ferreira, Lô Politi | Stars: Caroline Andrade, Fábio Assunção, Barroso, Maria Bethânia
Votes: 498
2. Tim Maia (2014)
140 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Biopic of Brazilian singer Tim Maia, from his childhood in Rio de Janeiro until his death at age 55, including his passage by the US, where he discovers a new style of music and is arrested for theft and drug possession.
Director: Mauro Lima | Stars: Babu Santana, Robson Nunes, Alinne Moraes, Cauã Reymond
Votes: 2,850
3. Elis (2016)
110 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The life of Elis Regina, undoubtedly the greatest Brazilian singer of all time, is told in this biopic film with energetic and pulsating rhythm.
Director: Hugo Prata | Stars: Andréia Horta, Gustavo Machado, Caco Ciocler, Zécarlos Machado
Votes: 1,988
4. Nada Será Como Antes (2024)
79 min | Documentary
Director: Ana Rieper | Stars: Lô Borges, Beto Guedes, Toninho Horta, Milton Nascimento
Votes: 37
5. Minha Fama de Mau (2019)
116 min | Biography, Drama
In Tijuca, during the seventies the young Erasmo Carlos is feeding a passion: Rock and Roll. As a fan of Elvis, Bill Haley and Chuck Berry, he learns how to play the guitar while he lives ... See full summary »
Director: Lui Farias | Stars: Chay Suede, Gabriel Leone, Malu Rodrigues, Isabela Garcia
Votes: 481
6. Simonal (2018)
105 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A spectacular rise and a hard fall. So it can be resumed the life of Simonal. Phenomenon of popularity in the 1960s, Simonal saw his meteoric career fall apart when he was accused of collaborating with the dictatorship.
Director: Leonardo Domingues | Stars: Fabrício Boliveira, Isis Valverde, Leandro Hassum, Caco Ciocler
Votes: 524
7. Maysa: When the Heart Sings (2009)
Biography, Drama, Music
A woman who follows her heart in every single step of her life, breaking paradigms, following her dreams and becoming one of the greatest Brazilian singers.
Stars: Larissa Maciel, Pablo Bellini, Marat Descartes, Melissa Vettore
Votes: 161
8. The Music According to Antonio Carlos Jobim (2012)
84 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
In an original and linear way, it shows the life and work of the famous author, I share with Vinícius de Moraes, "Girl from Ipanema" one of the 5 most re-recorded and played songs in the world, worshiped by Sinatra and many others .
Directors: Dora Jobim, Nelson Pereira dos Santos | Stars: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Elis Regina, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald
Votes: 233
9. Roberto Carlos Especial (1974– )
120 min | Family, Music
Renowned singer-songwriter Roberto Carlos (aka "The King") presents his classics in traditional concerts along many special guests.
Stars: Roberto Carlos, Erasmo Carlos, Wanderléa, Glória Maria
Votes: 45
10. Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy (2020)
96 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A joyful, cinematic celebration of this singular musical artist, who remains as vital and relevant today as when he exploded on the scene with his group, Brasil '66. With a rich, ... See full summary »
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Harrison Ford, Quincy Jones, John Legend, Sergio Mendes
Votes: 54
11. At Home with the Gils (2022– )
35 min | Documentary, Music
At Home with the Gils follows one of Brazil's most famous musical families during the creation of a historic tour that aims to bring together their different generations on stage
Stars: Gilberto Gil, Flora Gil, Nara Gil, João Gil
Votes: 152
12. Tropicália (2012)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Music
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 ... See full summary »
Director: Marcelo Machado | Stars: Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso
Votes: 652
13. O Nome Dela é Gal (2017)
56 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Chronicles Gal Costa's life from her early days until she rose to fame and became known as one of Brazil's greatest voices.
Stars: Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, Gilberto Gil
Votes: 31
14. Vale Tudo com Tim Maia (2022)
Documentary, Biography, Music
With unpublished images, shows and rare interviews, the series bets on the irreverent way of the "síndico" of Brazilian music to narrate his own trajectory
Votes: 37
15. Elis: Viver é Melhor que Sonhar (2019)
Biography, Drama, Music
Stars: Andréia Horta, Gustavo Machado, Caco Ciocler, Lúcio Mauro Filho
Votes: 61
16. O Canto Livre de Nara Leão (2022)
Documentary, Biography, Music
Nara Leão revolutionized Brazilian music, broke prejudices, confronted the military dictatorship, opened paths for women. All this without changing the tone of her voice.
Votes: 84
17. Cantoras do Brasil (2012– )
A primeira temporada da série CANTORAS DO BRASIL foi produzia pela Andara Filmes e exibida pelo Canal Brasil em 2012.
Com treze episódios, a atração mostra cantoras da atual música ... See full synopsis »
Stars: João Leão, Maurício Tagliari, Klaus Sena, Beto Gibbs
Votes: 7
18. Erasmo 80 (2021)
60 min | Documentary
The 80 years of Erasmo Carlos, pioneer of Brazilian rock, in new images: turma da Tijuca, Jovem Guarda, international success, Roberto Carlos and his influence of behavior.
Director: Mônica Almeida | Star: Erasmo Carlos
Votes: 17
19. Arnaldo, Sessenta (2020)
Documentary, Music
Poet, singer, writer, producer, Arnaldo Antunes turns sixty and rewrites classics of a unique career.
Star: Arnaldo Antunes
Votes: 7
20. Tudo Pela Música (2019)
Documentary | Completed
In portraying the 20 years of the record company Deck and the family that created it, the documentary covers the whole history of independent music in Brazil.
Director: Daniel Ferro | Stars: Mauricio Eça, Erasmo Carlos, Jimmy London, Ziraldo
Votes: 19
21. Ivete Gil Caetano (2011 TV Special)
70 min | Music
This year-end special brings together three great stars of MPB (in English: Brazilian Popular Music). Ivete Sangalo, Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso sing their prayers to the Brazilian women.
Directors: Rafael Dragaud, Roberto Talma | Stars: Ivete Sangalo, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Lincoln Olivetti
Votes: 17
22. Marisa Monte - Portas e Janelas (2021)
Documentary
The musical special shows an intimate and casual version of Marisa Monte, which features some tracks from the album "Portas", her last release.
Star: Marisa Monte
Votes: 10
24. Refavela 40 (2019)
95 min | Documentary, Music
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 ... See full summary »
Director: Mini Kerti | Stars: Bem Gil, Gilberto Gil
Votes: 19
25. Alcione: O Samba é Primo do Jazz (2020)
70 min | Documentary
The musical trajectory of Alcione Dias Nazareth based on his musical references, his insertion in the world of music and his relationship with family and friends, showing a relaxed and matriarchal Alcione with life and artistic work.
Director: Angela Zoé | Stars: Alcione, Grande Otelo
Votes: 18
26. Gal Costa: Recanto Ao Vivo (2013 Video)
98 min | Music
Director: Caetano Veloso | Stars: Pedro Baby, Gal Costa, Bruno Di Lullo, Domenico Lancellotti
Votes: 10
27. Beyond Ipanema (2013– )
Musical
Based on the Award Winning Documentary Beyond Ipanema, the 13 episode series expands on the theme of Brazilian Music outside of Brazil. Featuring interviews with David Byrne, Devendra ... See full summary »
Stars: David Byrne, Caetano Veloso, Eumir Deodato, Airto Moreira
28. Clubversão (2014– )
30 min | Documentary
The series brings important names of Brazilian music to continue the mission of creating a new version for a song already known in just one day.
Stars: Paulo Miklos, André Abujamra, Criolo, Ritchie
29. Show Globo 50 Anos (2015 TV Special)
Musical
Directors: Mário Meirelles, Carlo Milani, Aida Silva, Eduardo Xocante, L.P. Simonetti | Stars: Tiago Abravanel, Cláudia Abreu, Marcelo Adnet, Gaby Amarantos