Waiting for the Carnival (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2019, Waiting for the Carnival is a documentary film directed by Marcelo Gomes, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary film about the Brazilian town of Toritama, the self-proclaimed capital of jeans. The workers of the city’s self-managed small businesses only get one real break from their self-exploiting lives in the textile business: the annual Carnival.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Waiting for the Carnival sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting for the Carnival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for the Carnival 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 Waiting for the Carnival (2019)?
- In US, Waiting for the Carnival is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waiting for the Carnival worth watching?
- Waiting for the Carnival holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Waiting for the Carnival released?
- Waiting for the Carnival was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.