Favela on Blast (2008)
Favela on Blast (2008)
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.

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Cast

Mr. Catra Mr. Catra As: Self
DJ Jorginho DJ Jorginho As: Self
DJ Marlboro DJ Marlboro As: Self
Carlos Machado Carlos Machado As: Self
McDuda McDuda As: Self
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Storyline

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.


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Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Documentary, Music

Language: English, Português

Release Date: 01 January 2008

Country: BR

Runtime: 80m

Company Credits

Company: Mad Decent, Bananeira Filmes, Mosquito Project

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Cast

Directed By

Diplo

Diplo

Director

Leandro HBL

Leandro HBL

Director

Writing Credits

Ricardo Mehedff

Ricardo Mehedff

Screenplay

Diplo

Diplo

Writer

Leandro HBL

Leandro HBL

Screenplay

Production Crew

Vânia Catani

Vânia Catani

Co-Producer

Diplo

Diplo

Producer

Amiten

Amiten

Production Manager

Leandro HBL

Leandro HBL

Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Ricardo Cutz

Ricardo Cutz

Sound Editor

Visual Effects

Will Clark

Will Clark

Animation Production Assistant

Justin Acree

Justin Acree

Animation

Gary Breslin

Gary Breslin

Animation Director

Daniel Cardenas

Daniel Cardenas

Key Animation

Henry Thurlow

Henry Thurlow

Animation Production Assistant

Forrest Heidel

Forrest Heidel

Animation Director

Camera

Not currently known.

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Amiten

Amiten

Production Design

Leandro HBL

Leandro HBL

Art Direction

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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