
João de Barro
Writing
Known For

Chronicles the life of a 17 year-old girl living in the upper-class Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood of Ipanema. Márcia lives a life of parties and spend her days among bohemians, musicians and intellectuals. While seeming happy in the outside, she's extremely anguished inside. Based on the famous song by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes.
The Girl from Ipanema

A man is looking for a radio singer named "Dulcineia." For this, he goes through the biggest hassles and problems. The plot, in fact, is an excuse for the exhibition of the musical numbers of the greatest Brazilian Radio artists.
Hello, Hello, Brazil!

A man in charge of a publicity campaign for bananas decides to kidnap the Queen of 'Bananaland', a tropical island paradise, and take her to Rio, where she falls in love with a member of Carmen Miranda's backing ensemble, 'Bando da Lua'.
Banana-da-Terra

Three young women sharing a room in a boarding house owned by a very strict matron dream of becoming famous in show busines
Garotas e Samba

After his father's death, a prosperous banker, Fernando, takes over the bank with the support of his family and shareholders. But his actions lead to bankruptcy, and he faces the family's hardship. With his assets auctioned off, Fernando lives in a boarding house until he faces bankruptcy proceedings and is arrested.
Anastácio

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A Embaixatriz do Samba

Two authors go look for a business to finance their dream musical.
Alô Alô Carnaval
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Isto é Lamartine

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Vamos Fallá do Norte
Documents Chiquita's Party, a spectacular annual gay pride event held amidst the largest Catholic celebration in Brazil.