"Samba"
Samba
Samba, sénégalais en France depuis 10 ans, collectionne les petits boulots; Alice est une cadre supérieure épuisée par un burn-out. Lui essaye par tous les moyens d’obtenir ses papiers, alors qu’elle tente de se reconstruire par le bénévolat dans une association. Chacun cherche à sortir de son impasse jusqu’au jour où leurs destins s..
Samba
Singer Laura Monteiro (Montiel) is murdered by her old protector João Fernandes de Oliveira (Giachetti), who has found out her love affair with Assis (Carlos Alberto). Favela-girl Belén (also Montiel) is the look-alike who takes her place, unaware she is being used by a gang that smuggles precious stones sewn in Carnival costumes. Written by fabr..
Sambá
After fifteen years in an American jail, a man returns to the Dominican Republic. As he faces family problems, he turns to illegal street fighting and is discovered by an Italian ex-boxer.
Samba Fantastique
A composer seeks inspiration to write a samba the encapsulates all beautiful elements of Brazil.
Samba Traoré
Deux hommes s’avancent dans la nuit. Ils commentent un crime dans une station-service. L’un d’eux est tué, l’autre, Samba, s’enfuit avec une petite mallette remplie de billets de banque. Samba retourne dans son village où une nouvelle vie commence pour lui… Mais oublie-t-on jamais le passé qui vous poursuit ? On s’y pose des quest..
Samba le grand
The adventures of a legendary hero who, dazzled by the beauty of a princess in the hand asks. This imposes several trials he emerges victorious. Only death will eventually bring the two young men.
Pixinguinha and the Old Masters of Samba
The documentary records the celebrations for the celebration of the fourth centenary of the city of São Paulo, in 1954. In charge of the party, Pixinguinha, Donga, João da Baiana and other representatives of the Old Guard.
The Next Samba
A year of hard work, thousands of people involved, the choice of a great samba, the death of their official vocalist for 17 years, lots of sweat, tears and love, made Carnival 2016 extremely special. Behind the scenes of the biggest samba school on the planet, Estação Primeira de Mangueira, after 14 years without winning the contest, the entire u..
Samba Chanson
Zé Rocha is a director trying to shoot his first film. He dreams of making a professional movie, and starts shooting in 35mm. But as his budget begins to fade, he changes to Black-and-White, then gradually down to 16mm, Super-8 and, in the end, to his despair, to the video format. With the help of Edna Marla, producer who is searching for the Holy..
Samba of the Creation of the World
Three mythical African princesses tell how Olorum, lord of the Universe, has created the Earth, according to the Nagô tradition.
From Jazz to Samba
Rescuing brazilian musical culture, showing how Samba influenced Jazz in the United States.
Black Fragments of Samba - Gilberto Gil, Serene Passion
Gilberto Gil talks with friends and share his thoughts, influences and reveal his impact on brazilian music and vision of the black people.
Monica Salmaso - Noites de Gala Samba na Rua
Live DVD, recorded in March 2008 in Fecap theater in Sao Paulo, Brazil, records the show which has passed through the main capitals of the country. Beside the quintet Pau Brazil, formed by Nelson Ayres (piano), Paul Bellinati (guitar and ukulele), Teco Cardoso (sax and flutes), Ricardo Mosca (drums) and Rodolfo Stroeter (bass), Monica Salmaso feat..
Black Fragments of Samba - Cariocas, The City Musicians
A brief history of origins of brazilian carioca samba and its types.
Black Fragments of Samba - Paulo Moura, Infinite Music
Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer and maestro, Paulo Moura, talks about his influences and show his passion for the samba.
Samba in the rain
Animated student video clip to the music of Czech band Nerez.
