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Movie poster: O Mistério do Samba (2008)
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O Mistério do Samba

2008 · 88 min Documentary Music
7.8 / 10 · TMDB

A film that depicts the everyday life and the beauty of Portela’s Old Folk – a group of veteran samba musicians who belong to one of Rio’s most revered samba schools, the one with the most first places and accolades in Rio’s Carnaval pageant. These old gentelmen’s and ladies’ musicality and poetry are unveiled through their simple, but rich and meaningful, every day life in Oswaldo Cruz, a quaint neighborhood in Rio’s North Zone, that serves both as set and as a main character in this story.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2008
Country Brazil
Genre Documentary, Music
Director Carolina Jabor
Runtime 88 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.8/10 (2 votes)

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O Mistério do Samba is a very strong film rated 7.8/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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