Completed - FRENCH - Documentary - 106 minutes
Sets out in the footsteps of writer Marc Fischer who obsessively searched for the legendary founding father of bossa nova, João Gilberto. Fischer died one week before his book was published. Taking his quest, we pursue João to understand the history, the very soul and essence of bossa nova.
Year of production : 2018 Director(s) : Georges GACHOT Writer(s) : Georges GACHOT, Paolo POLONI Cast : Documental DOCUMENTARY Producer(s) : Georges GACHOT (GACHOT FILMS), Pierre-olivier BARDET (IDÉALE AUDIENCE), Christoph MENARDI (NEOS FILM), Andreas ATZWANGER (NEOS FILM)
Where are you, João Gilberto? sets out in the footsteps of German writer Marc Fischer who obsessively searched for the legendary founding father of Bossa Nova, Brazilian musician João Gilberto, who has not been seen in public for decades. Fischer described his journey in a book, Hobalala, but committed suicide one week before it was published. By taking up Marc Fischer’s quest, following his steps one by one, thanks to all the clues he left us, we pursue João Gilberto to understand the history, the very soul and essence of Bossa Nova. But who can tell whether we will meet him or not?
Country(ies) : SWITZERLAND
Ventana Sur 2018 European Cinema