Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon (2018)

Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon (2018) poster

The pianist Carla Ruaro and her team embarked on a 40 days expedition which involved hoisting a piano onto a boat and traversing the Brazilian Amazon. In collaboration with local composers, the aim of this independent project was to take contemporary Amazonian music to remote riverside communities and an instrument they've never seen before. Through the acquisition and transportation of the instrument to the workshops and musical presentations for the communities along the river margins, the project also strengthens the bonds with hold together the riverside communities, an appreciation of the value of communities and artists.

Director: Carla Ruaro, João Santos
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 28 min
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Cinematography: João Santos
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon about?
The pianist Carla Ruaro and her team embarked on a 40 days expedition which involved hoisting a piano onto a boat and traversing the Brazilian Amazon. In collaboration with local composers, the aim of this independent project was to take contemporary Amazonian music to remote riverside communities and an instrument they've never seen before. Through the acquisition and transportation of the instrument to the workshops and musical presentations for the communities along the river margins, the project also strengthens the bonds with hold together the riverside communities, an appreciation of the value of communities and artists.
Who directed Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon?
Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon was directed by Carla Ruaro, João Santos.
Who stars in Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon?
Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon stars Carla Ruaro, Tatiana Cobbett.
How long is Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon?
Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon?
Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon produced?
Raízes - A Piano in the Amazon was produced in Brazil.