Documentary · Brazil · 2009 · 1h 2m

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba poster
Director
Marcelo Rabelo
Cast
Batatinha as Self (archive footage) Riachão as Self Ederaldo Gentil as Self Lucas Batatinha as Self
Crew
Nicolas Hallet — Director of Photography Iris de Oliveira — Editor Marcelo Rabelo — Screenplay
Synopsis

A portrayal of the life of one of the most important samba musicians in Brazil, Bahian sambista Oscar da Penha, popularly known as Batatinha (1924 -1997). Through memories of their father, his nine children share their perspectives, as well as interviews with family, friends and musicians, to tell the story of Batatinha’s life, history and work.

Mood & Themes
salvador de bahia, brazilsambafamilylyricist
Key Collaborators
Marcelo Rabelo Director Nicolas Hallet Director of Photography Iris de Oliveira Editor Marcelo Rabelo Screenplay
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