João Gilberto

Continuing his four-year research into Orson Welles' 1942 trip to Rio, Rogerio Sganzeria rounds out his trilogy with this Brazilian documentary, an assemblage of interviews, radio programs, film clips, photos, graphic designs, and samba music, combining to explain how Welles lost control of The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) while he was filming It's All True in Brazil. (All Movie Guide)

Behind the scenes of recording Joao Gilberto's Brazil, in 1981, with the presence of Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Maria Bethania in the studio. Dorival Caymmi, Ary Barroso, Grande Otelo and Eros Volúsia in rare performances, and Orson Welles, in Carnival, complete this short, which presents a singular image of the country. (sganzwelles.blogspot.com)

The greatest stars of music from the state of Bahia, Brazil, got together in an unforgettable musical event in Termas de Caracalla, Rome, between 21 and 31 August 1983. In adition to the musical numbers, there are backstage scenes, rehearsals and interviews. (imdb)

A documentary about the fathers of Bossa Nova: João Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

"Taking Iacanga" reveals the story behind a legendary music festival held in Brazil in the 70's and 80's. Under military law, open-air events were prohibited. Overcoming politic difficulties, the festival was the biggest hippie gathering in Brazil. It was considered the Brazilian version of Woodstock, with musical performances of brilliant Brazilian artists such as Gilberto Gil and João Gilberto.