Where Are You, João Gilberto?

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2018 / 107min.

Rating6.5

Genres

Documentary

Music

Synopsis

Where are you, João Gilberto? sets out in the footsteps of German writer Marc Fischer who obsessively searched for the legendary founding father of Bossa Nova and last great musical legend of our time, Brazilian musician João Gilberto, who has not been seen in public for decades. Fischer described his journey in a book, Hobalala, but committed suicide one week before it was published. By taking up Marc Fischer's quest, following his steps one by one, thanks to all the clues he left us, we pursue João Gilberto to understand the history, the very soul and essence of Bossa Nova. But who can tell whether we will meet him or not?

Directors

Georges Gachot

Actors

Roberto Menescal

Miúcha

João Gilberto

Marcos Valle

Otávio Terceiro

João Donato

Georges Gachot

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