Bethânia Bem de Perto: A Propósito de um Show
1966 · 33m · N/A
Documentary, Music
Directed by
Júlio Bressane
,
Eduardo Escorel
Overview
Documentary about Maria Bethânia, at the very beginning of her career as a singer, when she arrived in Rio da Bahia to replace Nara Leão in the show Opinião. Bethânia's appearance, at that time in southern Rio, was a cultural shock that shook the city. The film also contains scenes of her daily life and meetings with other musicians.
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