Chiquinha Gonzaga (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1999, Chiquinha Gonzaga is a drama series.

What it’s about. It tells the story of Chiquinha Gonzaga, a revolutionary musician who marked the history of music in Brazil, and challenged the social standards of her time. Chiquinha was raised very comfortably and had an excellent education provided by his father, Jose Basileu, who expected his daughter to be a lady of the imperial court. But after listening to songs played in a black yard and influenced by friends, such as composer Joaquim Callado, Chiquinha begins to make compositions mixing polka and lundu. By imposition of her father, Chiquinha is forced to marry Jacinto, with whom she has three children. However, Jacinto forbids her to play, and she decides to separate from her husband, going against social standards. Chiquinha, then, fights for his freedom to play and will live with the great love of his youth, João Batista de Carvalho Jr., with whom he has a daughter, Alice.

Who’s in it. Chiquinha Gonzaga stars Gabriela Duarte as Chiquinha Gonzaga, Regina Duarte as Chiquinha Gonzaga, Carlos Alberto Riccelli as João Batista de Carvalho and Fabio Junqueira as João Batista Fernandes Lage, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Chiquinha Gonzaga has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chiquinha Gonzaga page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chiquinha Gonzaga tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.