12 movies and series to watch online and enter the vein of Carnival 2025

Carnival is one of the most lively and colorful parties in Brazil, and nothing better than entering the mood of Baldoria with a selection of films and series that capture the essence of this celebration. With this in mind, we have collected a list of 12 movies and series to watch online and prepare for the .

Carnival (2021)

As the name of the film suggests, this It is an excellent option to enter the mood of the Carnival. In addition, it brings all the energy of Salvador’s famous carnival.

In the plot, a digital influencer discovers his boyfriend’s betrayal through a video that has become viral on social networks.

To overcome the disappointment, he uses his contacts and makes a trip with everything that is paid to enjoy the carnival in Salvador with his friends. The cast includes Gkay, Giovana Lamb, Bruna innocencio and Samya Pascotto.

O paí, or (2007)

Another film that brings the magic of the Salvador Carnival is the comedy “ó Paí, ó”. With a script based on a piece by Márcio Meirelles, the film is directed by Monique Gardenberg and presents Lazzaro Ramos, thinks Paes, Wagner Moura and Stênio Garcia in the cast.

The story accompanies the residents of a lively apartment in the historic center of Pelorinho during the last days of Carnival.

Everyone is in love with the party, but face the dislike of the liquidator (Luciana Souza), who, uncomfortable with the Baldoria, closes the water record of the building.

O pai, or (series)

The film “O Pai, or” ended up generating a series of two seasons. The attraction is an adaptation of the film, following the daily life of the residents of an apartment in Pelourinho who love the carnival. Lázaro Ramos returns again in the role of Roque Bahia.

When Carnival arrives (1972)

Directed by Cacá Diegues, “When Carnival arrives” has three big names in Brazilian music in the cast: Chico Buarque, Nara Leão and Maria Bethânia.

In the plot, a successful businessman (Hugo Carvana) gets a contract to present himself to a king who will come to the Carnival approaching. However, confusion can stop everything.

With musical numbers involving these three resources of our music and bear Carnival’s mood, the cast also presents names such as Antonio Pitania and José Lewgoy.

Writing is The War: The War of the Bicho Game (2023)

The series of documentaries “Vale The Write” faces the underworld for animal game in Rio de Janeiro. The attraction brings interviews to Bicheiros and their families and explores the stories of fighting for power, betrayals, revenge and crimes.

The series also deals with the connection that the animal game has with the Samba schools and the Rio de Janeiro carnival. The series has 7 episodes.

Rio (2011)

The title of this American animation not only refers to the wonderful city, but is also set. And, of course, there is no shortage of representations of football, beaches, sambas and above all carnival.

In the plot, Blu is a tame mara who lives with its owner in the United States. He spent most of his prisoner life, he never learned to fly and thinks he is the last of his kind.

However, when its owner discovers the existence of a blue female species in Rio de Janeiro, they leave for a great adventure in the wonderful city.

Memory in Green and Rose (2016)

The documentary “Memory in Green and Rose” tells the story of one of the most traditional samba schools in Rio de Janeiro, the first station in Mangueira.

The film goes to Manguera Hill and brings news of samba legends such as Tantinho, Nelson Sergeant and delegate. The DOC direction is by Pedro von Krüger.

Axé: People’s singing of a place (2016)

This documentary tells the story of Axé Music in a profound and fun way, a musical genre linked to the Salvador carnival.

The film tells the story of Axé from its birth to current times, through the formation of the Trios and blocks of the Bahiano carnival.

The documentary presents testimonies of music stars such as Bell Marques, Beto Jamaica, Comia of Washington, Daniela Mercury, Carlinhos Brown, Margareth Menezes, Luiz Caldas, Ivete Sangalo, Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil.

February (2017)

In Rio de Janeiro Carnival, 2016, Manguera was the champion, with a parade in honor of the 50 years of career of the singer Maria Bethnia.

The documentary “February” follows the story behind it and follows Maria Betânia during a journey to Recôncavo Bahian, participating in her family and the religious environment.

Or samba (2014)

Martinho da Vila, one of the greatest samba names, is a central figure in this documentary directed by the French Georges Gachot.

Martinho da Vila acts as a guide, showing the origins of Samba, who tells his career and presenting his Samba Heart school, Unidos de Vila Isabel. The film shows Vila Isabel’s backstage, as well as stories of the singer’s trajectory.

I’m sparing myself for when Carnival arrives (2019)

This documentary runs away from the climate of fun and proposes a reflection, with carnival as a central figure.

“I am sparing myself for when the Carnival arrives” accompanies the life of the workers of the homemade factories in Toritama, Pernambuco.

With an extremely pulled routine during the year, they interrupt the work only during the carnival holidays when they stop the machines to try to enjoy life. The direction and the script are by Marcelo Gomes.

Samba Damas (2015)

Directed by Susanna Lira, this documentary analyzes the importance of the female role in the formation of samba.

With the maximum attention to Carnival, the film brings testimonies of Leci Brandão and Alcione and faces the weight that women had in the construction of this Brazilian musical genre.

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