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Favela on Blast (2008)

ALL 01/01/2008 (en) Documentary, Music 80 Min
  • Release
    01/01/2008
  • Production
    Mad Decent, Bananeira Filmes, Mosquito Project
  • Rotten tomato
    58%
  • Original title
    Favela Bolada
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

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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Favela on Blast (2008) 80 Min

ALL 01/01/2008 (en)
Documentary, Music
  • Release 01/01/2008
  • Production
    Mad Decent, Bananeira Filmes, Mosquito Project
  • Original title Favela Bolada
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. Diplo, Leandro HBL

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Breno Fortes, Ricardo Mehedff

    Editor

  4. Diplo, Leandro HBL

    Producer



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