This Is Bate Bola (Somos Melhor Que Tem) (2019)
THE RIO CARNIVAL THAT YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE...
On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro during its world famous Carnival, far from the beach and the touristic clichés, there is an explosive contest between neighbourhoods. This old form of carnival features teams of futuristic gladiators that are a surreal mixture of play and menace. A tradition that has its roots in ancient European carnival traditions and in African rituals, they look like visitors from another planet.
Director: Ben Holman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: March 15, 2019
Cinematography: Neirin Jones
Original Language: pt
Keywords
rio de janeiro, carnaval, bate bola
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Is Bate Bola (Somos Melhor Que Tem) about?
- On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro during its world famous Carnival, far from the beach and the touristic clichés, there is an explosive contest between neighbourhoods. This old form of carnival features teams of futuristic gladiators that are a surreal mixture of play and menace. A tradition that has its roots in ancient European carnival traditions and in African rituals, they look like visitors from another planet.
- Who directed This Is Bate Bola (Somos Melhor Que Tem)?
- This Is Bate Bola (Somos Melhor Que Tem) was directed by Ben Holman.
- How long is This Is Bate Bola (Somos Melhor Que Tem)?
- This Is Bate Bola (Somos Melhor Que Tem) has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is This Is Bate Bola (Somos Melhor Que Tem)?
- This Is Bate Bola (Somos Melhor Que Tem) is a Documentary film.