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Where Are You, João Gilberto?

2018

107 minutes

DocumentaryMusic

Overview

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 and last great musical legend of our time, 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?

Top Cast

João Gilberto headshot

João Gilberto

Himself (archive footage)

Miúcha headshot

Miúcha

Herself

João Donato headshot

João Donato

Himself

Roberto Menescal headshot

Roberto Menescal

Himself

Marcos Valle headshot

Marcos Valle

Himself

Otávio Terceiro headshot

Otávio Terceiro

Himself

Georges Gachot headshot

Georges Gachot

Himself