O Mistério do Samba (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2008, O Mistério do Samba is a music and documentary film directed by Lula Buarque de Hollanda, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A film that depicts the everyday life and the beauty of Portela’s Old Folk – a group of veteran samba musicians who belong to one of Rio’s most revered samba schools, the one with the most first places and accolades in Rio’s Carnaval pageant. These old gentelmen’s and ladies’ musicality and poetry are unveiled through their simple, but rich and meaningful, every day life in Oswaldo Cruz, a quaint neighborhood in Rio’s North Zone, that serves both as set and as a main character in this story.
Who’s in it. O Mistério do Samba stars Paulinho da Viola, Marisa Monte, Zeca Pagodinho and Velha Guarda da Portela.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, O Mistério do Samba 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 O Mistério do Samba page.
If you liked it. Fans of O Mistério do Samba tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch O Mistério do Samba (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for O Mistério do Samba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is O Mistério do Samba worth watching?
- O Mistério do Samba holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in O Mistério do Samba?
- O Mistério do Samba stars Paulinho da Viola, Marisa Monte, Zeca Pagodinho and Velha Guarda da Portela.
- When was O Mistério do Samba released?
- O Mistério do Samba was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.