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The world of Brazilian music. Our guide, Maria Bethania, one of its greatest singing stars. Counter-culture muse, then queen of romantic ballads, Maria Bethania provides the ideal occasion to understand the history of Brazilian music from within. The film also retraces her own musical career and the evolution of Brazilian society and music. Alongside her, Georges Gachot has brought together an exceptional lineup: Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Nana Caymmi et Miucha, all actors of or witnesses to one of the richest musical histories of our time.

France / Switzerland - 2005 - 58 mn - Betacam Digital • 16/9 - Colour

Director Georges Gachot Writer Georges Gachot Camera Matthias Kälin Sound Balthasar Jucker, Dieter Meyer Editing Anja Bombelli, Ruth Schläpfer Music Antonio Carlos Jobim, Toquinho, Chico Buarque, Heitor Villa Lobos

Production Gachot Films, Ekkehardstr. 16, 8006 Zürich, Suisse Tél : +41 44 361 7050 Fax : +41 44 361 7169 Co-Production Idéale Audience

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