Mario Luiz Thompson — Filmography & Biography

Known for

The series places Brazil and the world in the context of 1973 to show how fertile that period was for local music production. Each episode addresses a specific theme—such as military regime censorship, the rise of samba at the time, Brazilian rock, the importance of iconic album covers, production outside the Rio-São Paulo axis, and the renewal of bossa nova. To this end, the series invites musicians like Odair José, Charles Gavin, and Roberto Menescal, as well as journalists such as Silvio Essinger, Paulo Cesar de Araújo, and Renato Terra, to share behind-the-scenes details from that era. Each account is complemented by extensive research, featuring performances and interviews with artists who defined the year and remain fundamental to the history of Brazilian music.

MPB 73 – O Ano Da Reinvenção

2018

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Walter Smetak

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NR

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Milton Nascimento

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Filhos de João, O Admirável Mundo Novo Baiano poster

8.5

A panorama of Brazilian popular music from the 60s and 70s through the musical group Novos Baianos. A retrospective of the community lifestyle adopted by its members and the influence inherited from singer João Gilberto.

Filhos de João, O Admirável Mundo Novo Baiano

2011

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Gilberto Gil

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NR

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MPB

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Film credits

2010s · 1 titles

8.5

A panorama of Brazilian popular music from the 60s and 70s through the musical group Novos Baianos. A retrospective of the community lifestyle adopted by its members and the influence inherited from singer João Gilberto.

Filhos de João, O Admirável Mundo Novo Baiano

2011

Series credits

NR

The series places Brazil and the world in the context of 1973 to show how fertile that period was for local music production. Each episode addresses a specific theme—such as military regime censorship, the rise of samba at the time, Brazilian rock, the importance of iconic album covers, production outside the Rio-São Paulo axis, and the renewal of bossa nova. To this end, the series invites musicians like Odair José, Charles Gavin, and Roberto Menescal, as well as journalists such as Silvio Essinger, Paulo Cesar de Araújo, and Renato Terra, to share behind-the-scenes details from that era. Each account is complemented by extensive research, featuring performances and interviews with artists who defined the year and remain fundamental to the history of Brazilian music.

MPB 73 – O Ano Da Reinvenção

2018

No artwork available

NR

No synopsis available yet.

Rio de Janeiro, Santa Teresa

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