Vinicius

Mon Oct 05, 2009

20:30

Location

The Shoe Factory
304 Ermou Street
Nicosia, Nicosia

Description

Documentary on Brazilian poet, playwright, critic, diplomat, composer, singer and lyricist Vinicius de Moraes (1913-1980), internationally famous lyricist of Bossa Nova hits like "Garota de Ipanema" and "Insensatez" and writer of the play which originated the film "Black Orpheus" (1959). Archive images combine with up to date interviews with members of his family, friends, partners (Chico Buarque, Edu Lobo, Carlos Lyra) and also musical numbers with famous Brazilian singers.

Cast:
Vinicius de Moraes (Himself (archive footage))
Ricardo Blat (Poem reader)
Antônio Cândido (Himself (archive footage))
Camila Morgado (Poem reader)

Director: Miguel Faria Jr.
Writer: Rubem Braga, Miguel Faria Jr.
Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Language: Portuguese
Subtitles: English
Production Year: 2005

Within the framework of the 6th Brazilian Film Festival.

Limited Seating, Reservations required.

[youtube=wKcsVi59oY4]Vinicius Trailer[/youtube]