Nelson Motta Movies

The film follows the birth of Jorge Mautner up to his 17 years. He was born in Brazil shortly after his parents fled the Holocaust. Raised by a nanny...

A documentary about the production of Hugo Carvana's successful film "Vai Trabalhar, Vagabundo", from 1973.

In the 1970s, "festivals" were incredibly popular in Brazil, as they were recorded before a live studio audience, and usually featured a number of...

In a time of timeless and revolutionary talents, Wilson Simonal shined as nobody before and innovated as only a few could. All of a sudden,...

A documentary that follows the life of Serguei - flight-commissioner-turned-rockstar, hippie guru, rockstar and Janis Joplin's lover - chronicling...

Marisa Monte's debut album concert. The show was recorded live at the Villa-Lobos Theater and featured special appearances by Ed Motta, Paulo Moura,...

Based on the autobiography of noted music executive André Midani, André Midani — An Insider’s Story of Brazilian Music...

Portrait of various figures in Brazilian pop music.

Documentary on the life and times of one of the most prominent Brazilian samba composers, Cartola (Angenor de Oliveira).

Documentary about the life of Brazillian journalist Paulo Francis

In the near future, in the country of Kali, a group of young terrorists carry out robberies, kidnappings and murders under the orders of a mysterious...

Non-communication can emerge through different ways, whether by conflict, language, or culture. In Giuliano Robert's film it happens through the...

This film shines a light at the story of Jards Macalé, polemic artist and controversial character of Brazilian culture over the last four...

In 1976, a great rock show, called "Som, Sol & Surf", took place on Itaúna beach, in Saquarema and also had a surfing championship. For three...

With never-before-seen footage, shows and rare interviews, the series bets on the irreverent way of the Brazilian music to narrate its own...