Bethânia Bem de Perto: A Propósito de um Show (1966) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1966 · 33 mins · Portuguese

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Directed by

Júlio Bressane, Eduardo Escorel

Starring

Caetano Veloso, Jards Macalé, Maria Bethânia, Silvinha Telles, Rosinha de Valença, Wanda Sá

Documentary chronicling the early days of singer Maria Bethânia, focusing on her arrival in Rio da Bahia to step into Nara Leão’s role in the legendary show Opinião. Her debut in southern Rio caused a cultural shock that reverberated through the city’s music scene. interwoven with candid footage of her everyday life and intimate encounters with fellow musicians, the film offers a vivid portrait of a rising icon at the start of her remarkable career.