Where Are You, João Gilberto?

Where are you, João Gilberto? sets out in the footsteps of German writer Marc Fischer who obsessively searched for the legendary founding father of Bossa Nova and last great musical legend of our time, Brazilian musician João Gilberto, who has not been seen in public for decades. Fischer described his journey in a book, Hobalala, but committed suicide one week before it was published. By taking up Marc Fischer's quest, following his steps one by one, thanks to all the clues he left us, we pursue João Gilberto to understand the history, the very soul and essence of Bossa Nova. But who can tell whether we will meet him or not?

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
107 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
107 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
May 5, 2018
Season
2018
Average Score
62%
Mean Score
62%
Ratings
15
Popularity
15
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Georges Gachot, Idéale Audience, NEOS Film, Gachot Films
Genres
Documentary, Music
Country
DE

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Where are you, João Gilberto? sets out in the footsteps of German writer Marc Fischer who obsessively searched for the legendary founding father of Bossa Nova and last great musical legend of our time, Brazilian musician João Gilberto, who has not been seen in public for decades. Fischer described his journey in a book, Hobalala, but committed suicide one week before it was published. By taking up Marc Fischer's quest, following his steps one by one, thanks to all the clues he left us, we pursue João Gilberto to understand the history, the very soul and essence of Bossa Nova. But who can tell whether we will meet him or not?

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Japanese

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