Summaries

Where are you, João Gilberto? sets out in the footsteps of German writer Marc Fischer who obsessively searched for the legendary founding father of Bossa Nova, Brazilian musician João Gilberto, who has not been seen in public for decades. Fischer described his journey in a book, Hobalala, but committed suicide one week before it was published. By taking up Marc Fischer's quest, following his steps one by one, thanks to all the clues he left us, we pursue João Gilberto to understand the history, the very soul and essence of Bossa Nova. But who can tell whether we will meet him or not?—Gachot Films

Details

Keywords
  • rio de janeiro brazil
  • bossa nova
  • brazilian music
  • german in brazil
Genres
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Nov 21, 2018
Countries of origin Germany France Switzerland
Language English German French Portuguese
Filming locations Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Production companies Idéale Audience NEOS Film Georges Gachot

Box office

Budget $806000
Gross worldwide $5568

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 47m
Color Color
Sound mix D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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