Dá Licença de Contar (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2015, Dá Licença de Contar is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Pedro Serrano, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is based on lyrics from the very famous Brazilian samba composer Adoniran Barbosa, following the aesthetics of his time. Notable facts and characters of his songs takes us through the story, a portrait of São Paulo city in the 50's, a place full of music, love stories and gentrification (poor people getting evicted from their places in order to build great buildings), subjects often explored in Adoniran's work, always with a good touch of humor. This way he became the 'poor people poet'.
Who’s in it. Dá Licença de Contar stars Paulo Miklos as Adoniran, Gero Camilo as Mato Grosso, Gustavo Machado as Joca and Aisha Jambo as Iracema, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dá Licença de Contar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dá Licença de Contar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dá Licença de Contar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dá Licença de Contar (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dá Licença de Contar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dá Licença de Contar worth watching?
- Dá Licença de Contar holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dá Licença de Contar?
- Dá Licença de Contar stars Paulo Miklos, Gero Camilo, Gustavo Machado, Aisha Jambo and Zemanuel Piñero.
- When was Dá Licença de Contar released?
- Dá Licença de Contar was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.