The commune that revolutionized Brazilian music while living on love, chaos, and João Gilberto's approval.
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.
Sound
Rare archival performances that'll ruin your Spotify algorithm for weeks.
Direction
Dantas weaves oral history like a jam session—meandering but magical.
Director
Henrique Dantas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The commune's legendary house in São Jorge was demolished in 2021, making this footage even more precious. Residents had long disputed its cultural heritage status.
Tom Zé's interview segments were filmed separately after he refused to participate in group reminiscences—his ongoing friction with the Novos Baianos mythology is palpable.
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