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Damas do Samba

Damas do Samba

2015 1h 15mDocumentary

Since samba emerged in Rio de Janeiro, the presence of women has been fundamental to its creation, maintenance and perpetuation to this day. Muses, pastors, aunts, composers, dancers, godmothers, carnival dancers, mulatas, performers and even as workers, they form a panel of colors, feelings and sounds in the representation of this culture. This film takes a brief look at the history of some of these women, honoring and recognizing their strength.

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Synopsis

Since samba emerged in Rio de Janeiro, the presence of women has been fundamental to its creation, maintenance and perpetuation to this day. Muses, pastors, aunts, composers, dancers, godmothers, carnival dancers, mulatas, performers and even as workers, they form a panel of colors, feelings and sounds in the representation of this culture. This film takes a brief look at the history of some of these women, honoring and recognizing their strength.

Behind it

Susanna LiraSusanna LiraDirectorPedro FaersteinPedro FaersteinCinematography

Cast

Helena TheodoroSelf
Nilcemar NogueiraSelf
Leci BrandãoLeci BrandãoSelf
AlcioneAlcioneSelf
Neide SantanaSelf
Tia SuricaSelf
Dona Ivone LaraDona Ivone LaraSelf
Áurea MariaSelf
Jane CarlaSelf
Mariene de CastroMariene de CastroSelf
Clara NunesClara NunesSelf (archive footage)
Jovelina Pérola NegraSelf (archive footage)
Beth CarvalhoBeth CarvalhoSelf
Nilze CarvalhoSelf
Vera LuciaSelf
Márcia LageSelf
Rosa MagalhãesSelf
Rosângela SouzaSelf

Director

Susanna Lira

Writer

Susanna Lira

Release date

17 Sept 2015

Runtime

1h 15m

Studio

Modo Operante

Language

Portuguese

Country

Brazil

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