The story
The film is an unprecedented and exclusive testimonial of Maria Bethânia from director and screenwriter Carlos Jardim, interspersed with rare footage of rehearsals and concerts by the singer throughout her 57-year career. Actress Fernanda Montenegro narrates five texts by authors such as Ferreira Gullar and Caio Fernando Abreu about Bethânia's importance on the Brazilian cultural scene.
Cast & crew
Maria BethâniaSelf
Fernanda MontenegroNarrator
Mariana GrossNarratorCarlos Jardim
Carlos JardimSelf (voice)
Caetano VelosoSelf (archive footage)
Gilberto GilSelf (archive footage)
Gal CostaSelf (archive footage)
Chico BuarqueSelf (archive footage)Explore the crew
- Director
- Carlos Jardim