Bebeto Abrantes

As Batidas do Samba

Bebeto Abrantes

The evolution of the carioca samba beat since the beginning of the 20th century is the theme of this film. The process of introducing percussive instruments and their transformation to give rhythm the peculiarity it assumes in Rio de Janeiro is detailed. With rare exceptions, musicians, composers and percussionists from the world of samba, without musical training, are intuitive talents, who do not write scores, which increases the importance of recording this memory, guided by masters such as Marçalzinho, Monarco and Wilson das Neves.

Caminho do Mar

Bebeto Abrantes

Recife/Sevilha, João Cabral de Melo Neto

Bebeto Abrantes

João Cabral de Melo Neto

Two unique cities that have been courted configure a universe where many references from João Cabral's vast production can be found. Recife/Seville enters these cities, having as a guide the poems, testimonies and cases narrated by the poet's voice and printed lyrics, and, thus, show the man João Cabral de Melo Neto.

Me Cuidem-se!

Cavi Borges, Bebeto Abrantes

The lives of eight people, of different ethnicities, creeds, professions and social groups, living in the cities of Rio de Janeiro, São Gonçalo and Nova Iguaçu during the first 9 months of the pandemic.

You Tubers

Sandra Werneck, Bebeto Abrantes

Spartakus Santiago, Rita von Hunty

The film follows four digital influencers: Jout Jout, Bispo Arnaldo, Rita Von Hunty and Spartakus Santiago.

João por Inez

Bebeto Abrantes