The Carnival (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2021, The Carnival is a documentary film directed by Marco Berger, running about 78 minutes. “Unleash your inner exhibitionist.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Since they were children, every summer they used to participate together in the traditional carnivals of their hometown. This magical celebration, transform men of the community into dionysiac figures with makeup, coloured costumes, glitter and feathers. Alcohol, friendship and parties out of control become the limelight. Boundaries get blurred with the heat of the sun at the edge of the imposing Paraná River.
Who’s in it. The Carnival stars Vilmar Paiva, Franco Heiler, Gaston Re and Julieta Tramanzoli.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Carnival has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Dekkoo and Dekkoo Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Carnival page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Carnival (2021)?
- In US, The Carnival is available to stream on YouTube TV, Dekkoo and Dekkoo Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Carnival worth watching?
- The Carnival holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Carnival?
- The Carnival stars Vilmar Paiva, Franco Heiler, Gaston Re and Julieta Tramanzoli.
- When was The Carnival released?
- The Carnival was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.