
🎬 Title: Stories of Samba / Saudosa Maloca
Story: In a local bar, veteran samba artist and songwriter Adoniran Barbosa engages a young waiter with tales of a bygone São Paulo. He reminisces about the maloca where he shared life with Joca and Mato Grosso, reflecting on their love for Iracema and other memorable figures captured in his sambas—vivid chronicles of a city consumed by relentless modernization.
⭐ Rating: 6.6 (17 reviews)
📅 Release date: March 21, 2024
⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes
🎭 Genres: Drama
🎬 Director: Pedro Serrano
✍️ Writers: Guilherme Moraes Quintella, Pedro Serrano, Rubens Marinelli
🌍 Country: Brazil
🏢 Production Companies: Pink Flamingo Filmes, Nation Filmes, Claro

👥 Cast: Paulo Miklos (Adoniran Barbosa), Gero Camilo (Mato Grosso), Gustavo Machado (Joca), Leilah Moreno (Iracema), Sidney Santiago (Cícero), Paulo Tiefenthaler (Pereira), Carlos Gimenez (Osório), Izak Dahora (Mané), Zemanuel Piñero (Arnesto), Ney Piacentini (Doutor Valdemar)
Editor’s note: A look into Stories of Samba (2024): This is a distinct Drama that feels personal. Director Pedro Serrano masterfully crafts a focused narrative, prioritizing character development over superficiality. The performances from Paulo Miklos, Gero Camilo, and Gustavo Machado are notably authentic and understated. Spanning 1 hour and 49 minutes, the film progresses at a deliberate pace, ensuring that no scene overstays its welcome. While it has its imperfections, its overall merits far outweigh a few minor flaws. If you’re intrigued by the storyline, be sure to add it to your watchlist.
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