Documentary · Editing & Writing
As Batidas do Samba
Percussion as the handwriting of Rio de Janeiro.
A documentary about samba, its characters and its history. The film explores the evolution of percussion instruments and their impact on the unique samba rhythm of Rio de Janeiro.
It is also an inside look into the intuitive creative processes of largely self-taught musicians, composers and percussionists.
Awards and selections
- ✦Best Film, Best Documentary, Best Editing and Best Director — 35th Guarnicê Festival (2012)
- ✦Best Musical — Tiburon International Film Festival, California (2012)
- ✦The State of Things showcase — 8th É Tudo Verdade (2011)
- ✦Winner — Synapse Distribution Pitching, 11th Fórum Brasil
Next work
Caminho do Mar2017