Noel: The Samba Poet
2007 · 1h 40m · N/A
Drama, History, Music
Directed by
Ricardo Van Steen
Overview
The biopic of Noel Rosa, one of Brazil's best poets and composers.
Director and cast
- Ricardo Van Steen Director
- Rafael Raposo as Noel Rosa
- Camila Pitanga as Ceci
- Lidiane Borges as Linda
- Flávio Bauraqui as Ismael Silva
- Wilson das Neves as Papagaio
- Laura Lustosa as Martha, mãe de Noel
- Jonathan Haagensen as Cartola
- Carol Bezerra as Aracy de Almeida
- Mario Broder as Wilson Batista
- Pedro Miranda as Mário Reis
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