Viramundo (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2013, Viramundo is a documentary film directed by Pierre-Yves Borgeaud, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Gilberto Gil is among Brazil's most famous musicians, having influenced an entire generation in South America and beyond. Now in his seventies, he is serving as Brazil's first black Minister of Culture. Preoccupied with many realities of the modern world, such as racism and poverty, he embarks on a tour through the southern hemisphere— from aboriginal communities in Australia and the townships of South Africa, to the Brazilian Amazon— seeking to promote the power of cultural diversity in a globalized world.
Who’s in it. Viramundo stars Gilberto Gil, Vusi Mahlasela, Peter Garrett and Paul Hanmer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Viramundo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viramundo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viramundo tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viramundo (2013)?
- In GB, Viramundo is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Viramundo worth watching?
- Viramundo holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Viramundo?
- Viramundo stars Gilberto Gil, Vusi Mahlasela, Peter Garrett and Paul Hanmer.
- When was Viramundo released?
- Viramundo was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.