30 Nov 2013
A Farra do Circo
This documentary highlights the evolution of Brazil's Circo Voador venue from homespun artists' performance space to national cultural institution.
São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
The documentary shows the 450 years of the rich history of the city of Rio de Janeiro and its profound transformations, using archive images, 3D simulations and testimonials.
Top Billed Cast
Leilane Neubarth narradora
Mary Del Priore herself
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