Overview

The history of Brazilian popular music in the 20th Century, focusing specially on the life and works of intriguing singer Mário Reis, a loner who, with his special way of singing - whispering and softly saying the words - in a time when singers with potent voices ruled, was in a way a forerunner of Bossa Nova style.

Cast

Fernando Eiras, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Raphael Rabello, Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Pascoal Villaboim, Rubens Santos

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What is "The Mandarin" about?

The history of Brazilian popular music in the 20th Century, focusing specially on the life and works of intriguing singer Mário Reis, a loner who, with his special way of singing - whispering and softly saying the words - in a time when singers with potent voices ruled, was in a way a forerunner of Bossa Nova style.

When was "The Mandarin" released?

The Mandarin was released in 1995.

Who stars in "The Mandarin"?

The cast includes Fernando Eiras, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Raphael Rabello.