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  • Favela on Blast (2008)
  • 80 min | Documentary, Music
Favela on Blast (2008)
80 min | Documentary, Music
For 20 years, a subculture has emerged in Brazil under society's radar. It is the culture surrounding 'funk carioca', a musical rhythm which mixes the American electronic funk of the 1980s with the most diverse influences of Brazilian ...See moreFor 20 years, a subculture has emerged in Brazil under society's radar. It is the culture surrounding 'funk carioca', a musical rhythm which mixes the American electronic funk of the 1980s with the most diverse influences of Brazilian music. 'Baile funk' is one of the most interesting musical movements in the world, but it comes from what is at times one of the most violent and poorest places in the world: the slums of Rio de Janeiro (favelas). This music is the personalization of the raw element. Bombastic rhythms coming from the American Miami Bass and samples are fused with powerful rap vocals using Brazilian slang. This documentary tells stories of sex, love, poverty, and pride among Rio's marginalized people. They have their own language, style, and heroes. It's a film that's fast, heavy, and violent like the city itself. Written by Mad Decent See less
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Directors
Diplo (as Wesley Pentz) | Leandro Lara (as Leandro HBL)
Writers
Diplo (written by) (as Wesley Pentz) | Leandro Lara (screenplay) (as Leandro HBL) | Ricardo Mehedff (screenplay)
Producers
Diplo (as Wesley Pentz) | Leandro Lara (as Leandro HBL)
Production Designer
Amiten
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Status
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Updated Oct 4, 2008
Release date
Oct 4, 2008 (Brazil)
Awards
2 wins & 2 nominations

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