The Man Who Bottled Clouds (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film
Released in 2008, The Man Who Bottled Clouds is a music and documentary film directed by Lírio Ferreira, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A host of personalities reminisce about the life and work of songwriter, lawyer, and congressman Humberto Teixeira — aka "Baião Doctor" — the author of such classic Brazilian popular songs as "Asa Branca". A musical film about the baião, a movement in Brazilian music in the 1940s and 1950s that was later snowed under by samba and bossa nova.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Bottled Clouds stars Caetano Veloso as Self, Maria Bethânia as Self, Gal Costa as Self and Chico Buarque as Self, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Bottled Clouds page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Bottled Clouds tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Bottled Clouds (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Bottled Clouds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Man Who Bottled Clouds?
- The Man Who Bottled Clouds stars Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, Gal Costa, Chico Buarque and David Byrne.
- When was The Man Who Bottled Clouds released?
- The Man Who Bottled Clouds was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.