Friday, October 12, 2012

Online Movies 24/7: Bel Borba Aqui (2012)

Bel Borba Aqui (2012)


Synopsis:
Known as "The People's Picasso," for 35 years Bel Borba has transformed the face of his 500-year-old hometown of Salvador, Brazil with beautiful, grand scale and awe-inspiring art including sculpture, painting, murals and mosaic. Working with tiles, steel, sand, clay, and an eclectic melange of recycled material including Coca Cola bottles and wood from Salvador's famed Savaro boats, Borba's ubiquitous public works reflect his feverishly ebullient personality and unbridled love of community. With an evocative Brazilian soundtrack and lush cinematography that exposes the lavish colors of Salvador, BEL BORBA AQUI explores the intense and intimate relationship between this unique city - a fusion of European, African, and Native Indian cultures - and her beloved native son.  View in differnt angle, Tattooed onto the skin of Salvador, Brazil, are ubiquitous public artworks created by the artist Bel. Salvador is a 500 year old city with a rich cultural heritage. The documentary film reflects the intimate relationship between this historically unique city and her beloved native son. This lyrical journey shares his joy and madness: creating large-scale outdoor art at lightning speed and then working alone in deep introspection. His exuberant personality shines as he draws inspiration from his surroundings, especially in impoverished neighborhoods. Working as a voice of the people, Bel breathes new life into the city he loves through his art. See his renaissance through constant acts of creation.

Bel Borba Aqui (2012)



MOVIE DATABASE
Movie Name: Bel Borba Aqui (2012)
Release Date: October 3rd, 2012
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA): NR
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Distributor: Abramorama
Directors: Burt Sun, Andre Costantini
Writers: Burt Sun (co-writer), Andre Costantini (co-writer)
Stars: Bel Borba
Original Music: Eliano Braz, Darren Morze, Michael Wall
Cinematography: Andre Costantini
Film Editing: Daniel Burity, Andre Costantini, Vanessa Reiser Shaw
Box Office: $1,869 (USA)
Runtime: 95 min
Country: Brazil
Language: Portuguese
Filming Locations: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil


Don't Waste Your Time Just Watch and Download

Produced by
Marco Gramacho -- associate producer
Guil Macedo -- associate producer
Burt Sun -- producer
Michelle Sun -- co-producer
Debra Winger -- executive producer
Mery Carla Monteiro Xavier -- co-producer

No comments:

Post a Comment