The Next Samba (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2017, The Next Samba is a documentary film directed by Marcelo Lavandoski, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A year of hard work, thousands of people involved, the choice of a great samba, the death of their official vocalist for 17 years, lots of sweat, tears and love, made Carnival 2016 extremely special. Behind the scenes of the biggest samba school on the planet, Estação Primeira de Mangueira, after 14 years without winning the contest, the entire universe created for Mangueira's parade, which is an international carnival icon, was documented for the first time, from the first step to the title of best samba school in 2016.
Who’s in it. The Next Samba stars Maria Bethânia as Herself, Beth Carvalho as Herself and Alcione as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Next Samba has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Next Samba page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Next Samba 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 The Next Samba (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Next Samba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Next Samba worth watching?
- The Next Samba holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Next Samba?
- The Next Samba stars Maria Bethânia, Beth Carvalho and Alcione.
- When was The Next Samba released?
- The Next Samba was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.