Gonzaga: De Pai pra Filho

Oct 26 2012 N/A 2h 0m
Biography, Drama, Music

Luiz Gonzaga decides to change his destiny and leaves his childhood home for the big city to overcome a romance. When he arrives, he meets a woman he falls in love with, the Odaleia (Nanda Costa). After the birth of his son and his wife's health complications, he decides to return to the road to ensure a better future for his son. He has a friend in Rio de Janeiro and with him leaves the little one and heads to Brazil. He didn't imagine that this distance between them would develop into a complicated relationship, enhanced by the strong personalities of both. Based on conversations between father and son, this is the story of Luiz Gonzaga, a singer and accordion player known as Rei do Baião or Gonzagão.

Plot

This film follows the trajectory of a famous singer of Brazilian popular music, his humble beginnings in northeastern Brazil, their qualities born, his determination, his rise to the top of fame, their unpreparedness and lack of training to deal with fame, keep relationships and responsibilities, especially with his son, who would later also turn into a famous singer in the country. Simple, honest, and poignant documentary.

Written by

Maria Hernandez, Patrícia Andrade, George Moura

Directed by

Breno Silveira

Cast

Adélio Lima, Chambinho do Acordeon, Land Vieira

Crew

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Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

Downtown Filmes, Conspiração Filmes

Languages

Português

Awards

12 wins & 19 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,513
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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