June 3 at 1:00pm until June 4 at 12:00am
at The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
FREE admission
A Brazilian experience without leaving your seat!
Join the Sankofa Association of Roxborough for an Afro-Brazilian Film Festival. Enjoy Brazilian films (English subtitles), Brazilian Food, Capoeira and support local vendors. Admission is free, stay the whole day or stop by and view a movie that most interest you!
Movie Times :
Ile Aiye 1:00 pm
David Byrne
Documentary
An impressionistic documentary on Candomble, the African derived spirit cult of Bahia Brazil. Ile Aiye explores the way in which Candomble has influenced the daily life and culture of Brazil. Art, Music, Food, Dance, Theater, and more has been influenced by the worship of the Orixa, a spirit pantheon rivaling that of the Ancient Greeks, originating manly from Yorubaland West Africa.This film is a great introduction to many of the elements found in subsequent films, Afro-Brazilian contributions, and Brazilian Pop culture
Quilombo 2:00 pm
Carlos Diegues
Historical Epic
This Historical saga is a stirring fusion of folklore, political impact, dynamic storytelling, realized in vibrant tropical colors and set to the pulling beat of a rhythmic musical score. Set in 17th century Brazil, groups of runaway slaves escaped to mountainous jungle strongholds, where they formed self-governing communities known as Quilombos. This film is based off the true story of Brazil's most famous and longest lasting Quilombo, Palmares. Led by the Legendary Ganga Zumba and his protegee Zumbi, they kept Portuguese and Dutch forces at bay for decades.
Orfeu Negro 4:15 pm
Marcel Camus
Melodrama
1960 Academy Award winner, Orfeu Negro retells the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice against the madness of Rio De Janeiro's Carnival. Orpheus is a heart-breaker who falls madly in love with Eurydice. Eurydice has fled her home to escape death who stalks her. In Greek Mythology Orpheus' talent is so great he can make rocks dance and the sun rise with his music. Is he powerful enough to keep Eurydice from impending doom and an eternity in the underworld? With an all black cast, this film was to Brazil what Carmen Jones was to the United States. This is also the film that introduced the infectious Bossa Nova sound to the world.
The International Capoeira Angola Foundation 6:30 pm
Come participate in a Capoeira Roda, as we anticipate the Blockbuster presentation BESOURO.
Besouro 7:00pm
Joao Daniel Tinkhomiroff
Action
Based off the life of the Legendary Capoeira fighter, Besouro spins a fantastic tale of a young black Brazilian man in search of his mission. Less than 30 years after the Brazilian abolition of slavery, the black population working the sugarcane plantations is still treated as chattel. Things Turn for the worst when Besouro's teacher and community leader is murdered. Besouro must now step up and utilize what he has been training for his entire life. Seemingly untouchable Besouro becomes a beacon of hope in the struggle for his people! The Fight scenes are directed by Huan-Chiu Ku, action director for the Matrix and Kill Bill and the actors are real capoeiristas. Finally a Black Superhero! This is a MUST SEE FILM!!City of Men 9:25pm
Fernando Meirelles
Action/Drama
The Follow up to the Academy Award nominated and critically acclaimed City of God, City of Men returns to the Brazilian favelas to tell an inspiring tale of friendship and family on the gritty streets of Rio de Janeiro. In a culture dictated by violence and run by street gangs, best friends Acerola and Laranjinha struggle with an underlying issue that affects many black families across the globe, Fatherhood. Laranjinha searches for the father he never met, while Acerola struggles with being a father at a young age. On their journeys, amidst a rival gang war, they are both forced to confront a shocking secret from their collective past, a secret that could potentially tear their friendship apart.
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