A Farra do Circo (2013)
This documentary highlights the evolution of Brazil's Circo Voador venue from homespun artists' performance space to national cultural institution.
Top billed cast
Regina CaséSelf
Caetano VelosoSelf
Bebel GilbertoSelf
Nina de PáduaSelf
Débora BlochSelf
Patrícya TravassosSelf
Pedro CardosoSelf
Chico BuarqueSelf
Márcio TrigoSelf
Gilberto GilSelf
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