CinemaOSMovie · 2008 · 1h 20m

Favela on Blast

58%(6)IMDbDocumentaryMusic

For 20 years, a subculture has emerged in Brazil under society's radar. It is the culture surrounding 'funk carioca', a musical rhythm which mixes the American electronic funk of the 1980s with the most diverse influences of Brazilian music. 'Baile funk' is one of the most interesting musical movements in the world, but it comes from what is at times one of the most violent and poorest places in the world: the slums of Rio de Janeiro (favelas). This music is the personalization of the raw element. Bombastic rhythms coming from the American Miami Bass and samples are fused with powerful rap vocals using Brazilian slang. This documentary tells stories of sex, love, poverty, and pride among Rio's marginalized people. They have their own language, style, and heroes. It's a film that's fast, heavy, and violent like the city itself.

Directed byLeandro HBL, Diplo

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 2008
Studios
Bananeira FilmesMad DecentMosquito Project

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring

Mr. Catra

Self

DJ Jorginho

Self

DJ Marlboro

Self

Carlos Machado

Self

McDuda

Self

McGalo

Self

Sany Pitbull

Self

Valesca Popozuda

Valesca Popozuda

Self

Diplo

Diplo

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Leandro HBL
Leandro HBL
Diplo
Diplo
Written by
Leandro HBL
Leandro HBL
Diplo
Diplo
Produced by
Diplo
Diplo
Leandro HBL
Leandro HBL

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