Nelson Motta

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115 titles

Films in Production (1 title)	Budget	Status
O Anjo Pornofráfico Writer Writer See fewer

Past Film & Video (22 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Elis and Tom (2022) Screenplay By Screenplay By See fewer				$29K
Pérola (2022) Writer: "Dancin' Days" Writer: "Dancin' Days" See fewer
A Busca do Eu e o Silêncio (2021) (Short) - Lyricist Lyricist See fewer
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy (2020) Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Detetives do Prédio Azul: O Filme (2017) Writer: "Dancin' Days" Writer: "Dancin' Days" See fewer				$4.8MM
A Arte Existe Porque a Vida Não Basta (2016) Screenwriter Screenwriter See fewer
Califórnia (2015) Writer: "De Repente Califórnia" Writer: "De Repente Califórnia" See fewer
Prime Time Soap (2011) Thanks, Writer: "Dancin Days", "Perigosa" Thanks, Writer: "Dancin Days", "Perigosa" See fewer	$2MM			$25K
Uma Noite em 67 (2010) Writer: "O Cantador" Writer: "O Cantador" See fewer	BRL 10K
Dzi Croquettes (2009) Writer: "Dancing Days" Writer: "Dancing Days" See fewer
Golden Oldies (2008) Writer: "Perigosa" Writer: "Perigosa" See fewer				$1.9MM
Chega de Saudade (2007) Writer: "Perigosa", "Como Uma Onda (Zen Surfismo)" Writer: "Perigosa", "Como Uma Onda (Zen Surfismo)" See fewer				$926K
Podecrer! (2007) Writer: "Perigosa" Writer: "Perigosa" See fewer				$213K
Antônia (2006) Writer: "Como Uma Onda (Zen Surfismo)" Writer: "Como Uma Onda (Zen Surfismo)" See fewer		$4K	$4K	$4K
Se Eu Fosse Você (2006) Composer, Writer: "Perigosa" Composer, Writer: "Perigosa" See fewer
Cabra-Cega (2004) Writer: "Saveiros" Writer: "Saveiros" See fewer
A Partilha (2001) Music Editor, Composer Music Editor, Composer See fewer
Garota Dourada (1983) Composer Composer See fewer
The Secret of the Mummy (1982) Actor Actor See fewer
Menino do Rio (1982) Writer: "De Repente, California", "Tesouros Da Juventude", "Corpos De Verão", "Garota Dourada", "Sob O Azul Do Mar" Writer: "De Repente, California", "Tesouros Da Juventude", "Corpos De Verão", "Garota Dourada", "Sob O Azul Do Mar" See fewer
Gente Fina É Outra Coisa (1977) Story Story See fewer
O Casal (1975) Composer Composer See fewer

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Past Television (33 titles)	Episodes
Tremembé (2025) (TV Series) - Writer: "Perigosa" (3 episodes, 2025) Writer: "Perigosa" (3 episodes, 2025) See fewer Acerto de contas (Oct 31, 2025) Season 1, Episode 4 - Writer: "Perigosa" Writer: "Perigosa" See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Vale Tudo com Tim Maia (TV Mini-series) - Director Director See fewer
101 Canções (TV Series) - Writer Writer See fewer
Verão 90 (TV Series) - Soundtrack ("Bem Que Se Quis") Soundtrack ("Bem Que Se Quis") See fewer
Cantoras do Brasil (2018) (TV Series) - Writer: "Como Uma Onda" (1 episode, 2018) Writer: "Como Uma Onda" (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Laura Wrona (Feb 12, 2018) Season 6, Episode 8 - Writer: "Como Uma Onda" Writer: "Como Uma Onda" See fewer	1
The Big Catch (TV Series) - Writer: "Tempo Em Movimento" Writer: "Tempo Em Movimento" See fewer
Edge of Desire (TV Series) - Writer: "Perigosa" Writer: "Perigosa" See fewer
Siren's Song (2013) (TV Mini-series) - Works Of (4 episodes, 2013) Works Of (4 episodes, 2013) See fewer Episode #1.4 (Jan 11, 2013) Season 1, Episode 4 - Works Of Works Of See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Next in Line (2012) (TV Mini-series) - Written By (8 episodes, 2012) Written By (8 episodes, 2012) See fewer O Ex-Presidente (Jan 27, 2012) Season 1, Episode 8 - Written By Written By See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
Brazilian Beats (2008–2011) (TV Series) - Soundtrack ("Bem Que Se Quis", "Vida Real") (1 episode, 2011), Writer: "Perigosa", "Dancin' Days", "O Cantador", "Certas Coisas", "Coisas Do Brasil", "De Onde Vens", "De Repente Califórnia", "Sereia", "Garota Dourada", "Tudo Azul", "Como Uma Onda" (1 episode, 2011), Writer: "Certas Coisas", "Sereia", "De Repente Califórnia", "Como Uma Onda" (1 episode, 2008) Soundtrack ("Bem Que Se Quis", "Vida Real") (1 episode, 2011), Writer: "Perigosa", "Dancin' Days", "O Cantador", "Certas Coisas", "Coisas Do Brasil", "De Onde Vens", "De Repente Califórnia", "Sereia", "Garota Dourada", "Tudo Azul", "Como Uma Onda" (1 episode, 2011), Writer: "Certas Coisas", "Sereia", "De Repente Califórnia", "Como Uma Onda" (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Nelson Motta (Apr 29, 2011) Season 5, Episode 1 - Soundtrack ("Bem Que Se Quis", "Vida Real"), Writer: "Perigosa", "Dancin' Days", "O Cantador", "Certas Coisas", "Coisas Do Brasil", "De Onde Vens", "De Repente Califórnia", "Sereia", "Garota Dourada", "Tudo Azul", "Como Uma Onda" Soundtrack ("Bem Que Se Quis", "Vida Real"), Writer: "Perigosa", "Dancin' Days", "O Cantador", "Certas Coisas", "Coisas Do Brasil", "De Onde Vens", "De Repente Califórnia", "Sereia", "Garota Dourada", "Tudo Azul", "Como Uma Onda" See fewer Lulu Santos (Apr 18, 2008) Season 2, Episode 1 - Writer: "Certas Coisas", "Sereia", "De Repente Califórnia", "Como Uma Onda" Writer: "Certas Coisas", "Sereia", "De Repente Califórnia", "Como Uma Onda" See fewer	2
Tempos Modernos (2010) (TV Series) - Writer: "Like A Lover" (1 episode, 2010) Writer: "Like A Lover" (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode #1.1 (Jan 11, 2010) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer: "Like A Lover" Writer: "Like A Lover" See fewer	1
Três Irmãs (2008) (TV Series) - Writer: "De Repente Califórnia" (1 episode, 2008) Writer: "De Repente Califórnia" (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Episode #1.1 (Sep 15, 2008) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer: "De Repente Califórnia" Writer: "De Repente Califórnia" See fewer	1
Por Toda Minha Vida (2008) (TV Series) - Writer: "Elas Por Elas (Coisa Da Vida)" (1 episode, 2008) Writer: "Elas Por Elas (Coisa Da Vida)" (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Chacrinha (Aug 24, 2008) Season 2, Episode 3 - Writer: "Elas Por Elas (Coisa Da Vida)" Writer: "Elas Por Elas (Coisa Da Vida)" See fewer	1
Dear Friends (2008) (TV Mini-series) - Writer: "Dancin'Days" (1 episode, 2008) Writer: "Dancin'Days" (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Episode #1.1 (Feb 18, 2008) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer: "Dancin'Days" Writer: "Dancin'Days" See fewer	1
Mandrake (2007) (TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 2007) Actor (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Brasília (Nov 18, 2007) Season 2, Episode 1 - Actor Actor See fewer	1
Like a Wave (2004–2005) (TV Series) - Theme Music Composer (179 episodes, 2004), Writer: "Como Uma Onda" Theme Music Composer (179 episodes, 2004), Writer: "Como Uma Onda" See fewer Capítulo 179 (Jun 17, 2005) Season 1, Episode 179 - Theme Music Composer Theme Music Composer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	179
Body Electric (2004) (TV Series) - Writer: "Like A Lover" (1 episode, 2004) Writer: "Like A Lover" (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Show 1924 (2004) Season 19, Episode 24 - Writer: "Like A Lover" Writer: "Like A Lover" See fewer	1
Vila Madalena (TV Series) - Writer: "Certas Coisas" Writer: "Certas Coisas" See fewer
Anos Rebeldes (TV Mini-series) - Nelson Nelson See fewer
Perigosas Peruas (1992) (TV Series) - Writer: "Perigosas Peruas" (1 episode, 1992) Writer: "Perigosas Peruas" (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Episode dated 10 February 1992 (Feb 10, 1992) Writer: "Perigosas Peruas" Writer: "Perigosas Peruas" See fewer	1
Chico ou o País da Delicadeza Perdida (1989) (TV Movie) - Director, Sound Mixer Director, Sound Mixer See fewer
O Salvador da Pátria (TV Series) - Soundtrack ("Bem Que Se Quis") Soundtrack ("Bem Que Se Quis") See fewer
Marisa Monte (1988) (TV Movie) - Director Director See fewer
Armação Ilimitada (1985–1987) (TV Series) - Music Supervisor (6 episodes, 1985), Creator (12 episodes, 1985), Written By (4 episodes, 1985) Music Supervisor (6 episodes, 1985), Creator (12 episodes, 1985), Written By (4 episodes, 1985) See fewer O Verão de 87 (Apr 3, 1987) Season 3, Episode 1 - Creator Creator See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
Chico & Caetano (TV Series) - Creator, Script Creator, Script See fewer
Selva de Pedra (TV Series) - Writer: "Tudo Bem" Writer: "Tudo Bem" See fewer
Mixto Quente (1986) (TV Series) - Supervisão Musical (1 episode, 1986), Writer: "Tesouros Da Juventude", "Areias Escaldantes" (1 episode, 1986) Supervisão Musical (1 episode, 1986), Writer: "Tesouros Da Juventude", "Areias Escaldantes" (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Episode #1.3 (Jan 19, 1986) Season 1, Episode 3 - Supervisão Musical, Writer: "Tesouros Da Juventude", "Areias Escaldantes" Supervisão Musical, Writer: "Tesouros Da Juventude", "Areias Escaldantes" See fewer	1
Rita Lee e Roberto de Carvalho (1985) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
Dancin' Days (TV Series) - Writer: "Dancin' Days (main Theme)" Writer: "Dancin' Days (main Theme)" See fewer
Capital Sin (1975–1976) (TV Series) - Music Producer (167 episodes, 1975) Music Producer (167 episodes, 1975) See fewer Episode #1.166 (1976) Season 1, Episode 166 - Music Producer Music Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	167
Irmãos Coragem (1970–1971) (TV Series) - Music Producer (326 episodes, 1970) Music Producer (326 episodes, 1970) See fewer Episode #1.327 (1971) Season 1, Episode 327 - Music Producer Music Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	326
Assim na Terra Como no Céu (1970) (TV Series) - Nelsinho (1 episode, 1970) Nelsinho (1 episode, 1970) See fewer Episode dated 20 July 1970 (Jul 20, 1970) Nelsinho Nelsinho See fewer	1
Véu de Noiva (TV Series) - Music Producer Music Producer See fewer

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Self (52 titles)
Os Afro-sambas: O Brasil de Baden e Vinícius (2025) Self Self See fewer
Polipolar Show (TV Series) - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Fantastic (2022) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Episode dated 13 November 2022 (Nov 13, 2022) Self Self See fewer
Elis and Tom (2022) Self Self See fewer
Armandinho Muito Mais Que O Azul De Zanzibar (2021) Self - Nelson Mota Self - Nelson Mota See fewer
A música do dia de Nelson Motta (Podcast Series) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
What Is Your Story? (2020) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Nelson Motta, Tom Cavalcanti, Grazi Massafera (Sep 8, 2020) Season 2, Episode 21 - Self Self See fewer
Jorge Mautner: Kaos em Ação (TV Series) - Self (2020) Self (2020) See fewer
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy (2020) Self - Journalist Self - Journalist See fewer
Conta-me Como És (2019) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Margarida Rebelo Pinto (Dec 7, 2019) Season 4, Episode 14 - Self Self See fewer
Tudo pela Música: Os 20 Anos da Deck (2019) Self Self See fewer
Domingão do Faustão (2019) (TV Series) - Self (pre-recorded video) (1 episode, 2019) Self (pre-recorded video) (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Episode dated 5 May 2019 (May 5, 2019) Self (pre-recorded video) Self (pre-recorded video) See fewer
Gabeira (2017) Self Self See fewer
Asdrubal Trouxe o Trambone (2017) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer No dorso da pantera (Nov 18, 2017) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
A Vida Extra-Ordinária de Tarso de Castro (2017) Self Self See fewer
Chocante (2017) Self Self See fewer
O Nome Dela é Gal (2017) (TV Mini-series) - Self (3 episodes, 2017) Self (3 episodes, 2017) See fewer Da Contracultura ao Pop (Jun 25, 2017) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Serguei O Psicodelico (2016) Self Self See fewer
Rock in Rio 30 anos (2015) Self Self See fewer
Éramos Todos Loucos (2014) Self Self See fewer
Nelson 70 (2014) (TV Series) - Self - Host (8 episodes, 2014) Self - Host (8 episodes, 2014) See fewer 70 or Life is a Lasanha (Dec 14, 2014) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Encontro com Patrícia Poeta (2014) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Episode dated 9 December 2014 (Dec 9, 2014) Self Self See fewer
Beyond Ipanema (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Um Mundo Bossa Nova (Feb 17, 2013) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
Universo Lobão (2012) Self Self See fewer
Bairro Alto (2012) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2012) Self (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Episode #4.18 (Jun 12, 2012) Season 4, Episode 18 - Self Self See fewer
Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio (2012) Self Self See fewer
Agamenon: The Film (2012) Self Self See fewer
De Lá Pra Cá (2011) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2011) Self (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Glauber Rocha - 30 anos sem o cineasta (Oct 2, 2011) Self Self See fewer
Irrational Heart (2011) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2011) Self (2 episodes, 2011) See fewer Episode #1.92 (May 3, 2011) Season 1, Episode 92 - Self Self See fewer Episode #1.91 (May 2, 2011) Season 1, Episode 91 - Self Self See fewer
Brazilian Beats (2011) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2011) Self (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Nelson Motta (Apr 29, 2011) Season 5, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Uma Noite em 67 (2010) Self Self See fewer
Caro Francis (2010) Self Self See fewer
Por Toda Minha Vida (2006–2009) (TV Series) - Self (4 episodes, 2006) Self (4 episodes, 2006) See fewer Raul Seixas (Dec 3, 2009) Season 3, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Dzi Croquettes (2009) Self Self See fewer
Simonal: Ninguém Sabe o Duro que Dei (2009) Self Self See fewer
Loki: Arnaldo Baptista (2008) Self Self See fewer
Que Rock É Esse? (TV Mini-series) - Self (as Nelsinho Motta) Self (as Nelsinho Motta) See fewer
Tropical Paradise (2007) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2007) Self (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Episode dated 9 June 2007 (Jun 9, 2007) Self Self See fewer
Cartola, the Samba Legend (2007) Self Self See fewer
Páginas Soltas (2006) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2006) Self (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Episode #4.76 (Apr 6, 2006) Season 4, Episode 76 - Self Self See fewer
Coisa Mais Linda: Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova (2005) Self Self See fewer
Por Outro Lado (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Episode #5.8 (Mar 2, 2005) Season 5, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer
Celebrity (2004) (TV Series) - Self (uncredited) (1 episode, 2004) Self (uncredited) (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Episode dated 11 May 2004 (May 11, 2004) Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited) See fewer
Glauber: O Filme, Labirinto do Brasil (2003) Self Self See fewer
Jet 7 (1999–2000) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1999) Self (2 episodes, 1999) See fewer Episode dated 11 November 2000 (Nov 11, 2000) Self Self See fewer Episode dated 28 February 1999 (Feb 28, 1999) Self Self See fewer
Atlântico (1999) (TV Series) - Self - Host (13 episodes, 1999) Self - Host (13 episodes, 1999) See fewer Episode #1.13 (May 30, 1999) Season 1, Episode 13 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Herman 98 (1999) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1999) Self (1 episode, 1999) See fewer Episode #2.10 (Mar 16, 1999) Season 2, Episode 10 - Self Self See fewer
O Amigo Público (1999) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1999) Self (1 episode, 1999) See fewer Episode dated 1 March 1999 (Mar 1, 1999) Self Self See fewer
Roda Viva (1995) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1995) Self (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Nelson Motta (Aug 14, 1995) Self Self See fewer
Abertura (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
Cartão de Crédito Passaporte (1975) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Som Alucinante (1971) Self Self See fewer

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Archive Footage (3 titles)
Erasmo 80 (2021) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Cássia Eller (2014) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Jorge Mautner: O Filho do Holocausto (2012) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Other (4 titles)
Ivete Sangalo & Calum Scott: Transformar (2016) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Yuri: Quién Eres Tú (1990) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Marisa Monte: Bem que se Quis (1989) (Music Video) - Director, Writer: "Bem Que Se Quis" Director, Writer: "Bem Que Se Quis" See fewer
Lulu Santos: Como uma Onda (1983) (Music Video) - Writer: "Como Uma Onda" Writer: "Como Uma Onda" See fewer

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