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Dominguinhos

Dominguinhos
| Brazil
| 2014
| 86 min

Dominguinhos portrays the life and music of José Domingos de Morais, or Dominguinhos, as he was known. A prodigious accordionist, singer, and composer, Dominguinhos rose from his humble beginnings in poor northeast Brazil to an acclaimed and eclectic career that flirted with Jazz, Pop, and Bossa-Nova, transforming “Forró”, a traditional Brazilian folk musical genre, forever. Beautifully put together through old interviews and archival footage, the real star of this biography is his music. In this emotional, passionate, and sensual film, Dominguinhos speaks of his many loves, including women and his beloved country. Sit back, relax, and let the melodies flow.

Director
Dominguinhos
Producer
Deborah Osborn, Gilberto Topczewski, Felipe Briso
Premiere
Australian Premiere
Section
Panorama
Festival Year
2015