Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia (2013)
Explores the rich fabric of Bahian Carnival. Featuring Gilberto Gil, Daniela Mercury, Antônio Carlos dos Santos
Festive Land examines one of the largest and most extraordinary popular celebrations in the world, the week-long Carnival that brings more than two million people to the streets of Salvador, the capital of Bahia, in northeastern Brazil. Carnival is the most expressive showcase of the unique cultural richness of Bahia, where African culture has survived, prospered, and evolved, mixing with other Brazilian influences to create forms found nowhere else in the world. The film captures this unique cultural energy through extraordinary footage of musical performances, dances, religious manifestations, and street celebrations. At the same time, Carnival reflects the racial and social tensions of Brazil's heterogeneous society. At first glance there appear to be two million people chaotically mixed on the streets, but a more detailed look reveals how patterns of segregation driven by racial, social and economic differences continue in Carnival.
Cast
- Gilberto Gil - Self
- Daniela Mercury - Self
- Armandinho - Self
Keywords
carnival, celebration, brazilian music, woman director, racial issues, afro brazilian
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia about?
- Festive Land examines one of the largest and most extraordinary popular celebrations in the world, the week-long Carnival that brings more than two million people to the streets of Salvador, the capital of Bahia, in northeastern Brazil. Carnival is the most expressive showcase of the unique cultural richness of Bahia, where African culture has survived, prospered, and evolved, mixing with other Brazilian influences to create forms found nowhere else in the world. The film captures this unique cultural energy through extraordinary footage of musical performances, dances, religious manifestations, and street celebrations. At the same time, Carnival reflects the racial and social tensions of Brazil's heterogeneous society. At first glance there appear to be two million people chaotically mixed on the streets, but a more detailed look reveals how patterns of segregation driven by racial, social and economic differences continue in Carnival.
- Who directed Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia?
- Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia was directed by Carolina Moraes-Liu.
- Who stars in Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia?
- Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia stars Gilberto Gil, Daniela Mercury, Armandinho.
- How long is Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia?
- Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia?
- Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia is a Documentary film.
- Where was Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia produced?
- Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia was produced in Brazil, United States of America.