O Barato de Iacanga

Nov 28 2019 N/A 1h 33m
Biography, Documentary, Music

Participants recall a series of festivals held on a farm in Brazil during the '70s and '80s that evolved into liberating celebrations of music.

Plot

"Taking Iacanga" reveals the story behind a legendary music festival held in Brazil in the 70's and 80's. Under military law, open-air events were prohibited. Overcoming politic difficulties, the festival was the biggest hippie gathering in Brazil. It was considered the Brazilian version of Woodstock, with musical performances of brilliant Brazilian artists such as Gilberto Gil and João Gilberto.

Written by

Guilherme Algon, Thiago Mattar

Directed by

Thiago Mattar

Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

Big Bonsai, Canal Curta

Languages

Português

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
495
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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