
Leci Brandão
Actor · b. 1944 · Rio de Janeiro , Brasil
Leci Brandão da Silva, better known as Leci Brandão (Rio de Janeiro, September 12, 1944) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, actress and politician.
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MovieDramaTony and his best friend, Ivy, decide to rob the bar where he works to steal a new drug that will take them on a journey to meet God.
Movie8.0DocumentaryInspired by the US paper “Gay Sunshine”, in April of 1978 appeared in Brazil – during the dictatorship – the newspaper “O Lampião”, depicting the point of view of gays on various issues, including sexuality. A group of journalists and writers from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo joined the project, fueling a publication that paved the way for the press at the time, addressing controversial issues at the period, such as racism, abortion, drugs and prostitution.
Movie5.0DocumentaryMusicIn the Documentary The singer, composer, writer and bamba Martinho da Vila guides the viewer through the gigantic world of samba investigating the origins of the rhythm, highlighting its importance in different spheres, telling stories about his career and presenting his heart association, Grêmio Recreativo Samba School Unidos de Vila Isabel.
O Samba
2015 · 1 votes
Movie8.6DocumentaryMusicBetween scenes from his concert in São Paulo's oft-inaccessible Theatro Municipal, rapper and activist Emicida celebrates the rich legacy of Black Brazilian culture.
MovieDocumentaryA documentary that revisits the golden age of pagode, celebrating the musical genre that defined a generation and dominated parties, TV shows, and radio stations across Brazil. Through archival footage and testimonials from artists and behind-the-scenes figures, the film explores the phenomenon's roots, its meteoric rise, and the legacy that still resonates in today's music. In a nostalgic musical showcase featuring major names from the genre, timeless hits are reimagined, paying tribute to pagode's impact on Brazilian culture.
Movie8.0DocumentarySince samba emerged in Rio de Janeiro, the presence of women has been fundamental to its creation, maintenance and perpetuation to this day. Muses, pastors, aunts, composers, dancers, godmothers, carnival dancers, mulatas, performers and even as workers, they form a panel of colors, feelings and sounds in the representation of this culture. This film takes a brief look at the history of some of these women, honoring and recognizing their strength.
Damas do Samba
2015 · 2 votes
MovieDocumentaryThe life and work of the late samba singer-songwriter Candeia.
Candeia
2018
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TV7.7SoapDramaA successful businesswoman in the music industry sees her life fall apart after a young and mysterious woman starts work as her secretary. The scheming girl is totally obsessed by the famous businesswoman and she tries to steal everything from her, including her career.
TV7.9SoapDramaXica da Silva
1996 · 155 votes