PIXINGUINHA – AN AFFECTIONATE MAN

Directed by Denise Saraceni and Allan Fiterman
Fiction | 101min | 2021

Synopsis
Pixinguinha is the nickname of Alfredo da Rocha Vianna Jr. (1897-1973), considered the father of Brazilian Popular Music (aka Brazilian Jazz). A misunderstood genius, whose importance was only recognized many years later, propelled by other geniuses like Tom Jobim and João Gilberto. His masterpiece “Carinhoso” (Affectionate) is the most recorded Brazilian song of all times.

Exhibition Date
Nov 8th – 5:30PM at Northwestern University (Evanston)

Nov 15th – Virtual Mostra

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Production Credits

Original Title: Pixinguinha – Um Homem Carinhoso

Director:Denise Saraceni and Allan Fiterman

Producer: Carlos Moletta

Category: Fiction

Year: 2021

Full Credits

Original Writer: DENISE SARACENI and MANUELA DIAS

Casting: CIÇA CASTELLO

Musical Director: CRISTÓVÃO BASTOS

Photography: JEAN BENOIT CREPON

Art Direction: MARCOS FLAKSMAN

Costume Design: LUCIANA BUARQUE

Makeup: MARLENE MOURA

Visual Effects: MARIANA ROCHA

Editing: MAIR TAVARES

Sound: JORGE SALDANHA

Sound Editing: MIRIAM BIDERMAN

Mixing: RICARDO REIS

Sound Track: CARLOS MOLETTA

Cast: SEU JORGE, TAÍS ARAUJO, Milton Gonçalves, Danilo Ferreira, Agatha Moreira, Klebber Toledo, Tuca Andrada;

About the Directors

Allan Fiterman

Denise Saraceni

Q&A after the Film

Date and Time
Tuesday, Nov 8th – 7:30PM
Agent
Phydias Barbosa

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Where to watch

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Date and Time
Tuesday, Nov 8th – 5:30PM
Northwestern University
Harris Hall Bldg., Room 107, 1801 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60208 (Parking available for free after 4 PM)

PIXINGUINHA – AN AFFECTIONATE MAN

Trailer

Production Credits

About the Directors

Q&A after the Film

Date and Time

Agent

Where to watch

Date and Time

Northwestern University

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