Batatinha, Poeta do Samba
62 mins
A portrayal of the life of one of the most important samba musicians in Brazil, Bahian sambista Oscar da Penha, popularly known as Batatinha (1924 -1997). Through memories of their father, his nine children share their perspectives, as well as interviews with family, friends and musicians, to tell the story of Batatinha’s life, history and work.
Marcelo Rabelo
Director
Marcelo Rabelo
Screenplay
Nicolas Hallet
Director of Photography
Nicolas Hallet
Camera Operator
Eliana Mendes
Executive Producer
Marcelo Rabelo
Executive Producer
Vanessa Salles
Production Director
Valdelice Carvalho
Production Assistant
Simone Dourado
Sound Technical Supervisor
Wallace Nogueira
Assistant Director of Photography
Iris de Oliveira
Editor
Marcelo Rabelo
Researcher
Vera Penha
Researcher
Luiz Clóvis
Researcher
Lucas Batatinha
Researcher