Brasilité recommends: Only When I Dance
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We begin today a segment called “Brasilité recommends,” which title is pretty self-explanatory. Amongst movies, books, and artists altogether, Brazilian and French, Jamaican and Dutch, our recommendation list will most likely be endless. In this first “edition”, we recommend a fabulous documentary called Only When I Dance (2009). Do not be fooled by the Anglophone title – despite the production being British, the plot tells the story of two young people (Irlan Santos da Silva and Isabela Coracy), residents of the Complexo do Alemão in Rio de Janeiro, who have a dream in common: to build an international career as classical ballet dancers. Throughout the documentary, the viewer accompanies pivotal moments in the lives of the two promising dancers and their families. In a moving manner – but not pedantic – the film portrays the daily battle of two people in search of the fulfillment of their dreams against all odds. If this genre of film is not quite your type, it is still worth watching simply for the beauty of the human body in motion. After all, the passion of these young people for dance is, at the very least, somewhat contagious. Watch the trailer below: Only When I Dance (2009) |
Camarão na Moranga
From the Soares’ cooking book, here you have the camarão na moranga (prawns in a pumpkin). It is still the favorite dish of that who was once a little Ana Clara. Ingredients (for six people): – 3 pumpkins; – 2kg
Camarão na Moranga
From the Soares’ cooking book, here you have the camarão na moranga (prawns in a pumpkin). It is still the favorite dish of that who was once a little Ana Clara. Ingredients (for six people): – 3 pumpkins; – 2kg
I, Favela
I, Favela is a beautiful short film, shot in the Chapéu-Mangueira community in Rio de Janeiro, recently pacified by a UPP. A project to watch, and reflect. Produced by friends of Brasilité, and explained below by them: The culture of
I, Favela
I, Favela is a beautiful short film, shot in the Chapéu-Mangueira community in Rio de Janeiro, recently pacified by a UPP. A project to watch, and reflect. Produced by friends of Brasilité, and explained below by them: The culture of
Cachaça review: B Honey Cachaça Sting Shots
B Honey Cachaça Sting Shots from Rio 21% alcohol A dose of honey and lemon in my cachaça? Sounds like a recipe for a soar throat, but not according to the new B (bee) cachaça. Created by a former Formula
Cachaça review: B Honey Cachaça Sting Shots
B Honey Cachaça Sting Shots from Rio 21% alcohol A dose of honey and lemon in my cachaça? Sounds like a recipe for a soar throat, but not according to the new B (bee) cachaça. Created by a former Formula
It is not hard to find inspirational videos, but “The City of Samba,” by Keith Loutit and Jarbas Agnelli, is something special. Using the technique of tilt-shift, they were able to show the routine and Carnival at the cidade maravilhosa
Interview: Heloiza de Aquino Azevedo and Françoise Icart
In this interview in collaboration with Zarpante, we meet the writer and curator of art exhibitions and art salons Heloiza de Aquino Azevedo, founder of Árvore do Saber, during her most recent exhibition at the Espace Saint Martin in Paris.
Interview: Heloiza de Aquino Azevedo and Françoise Icart
In this interview in collaboration with Zarpante, we meet the writer and curator of art exhibitions and art salons Heloiza de Aquino Azevedo, founder of Árvore do Saber, during her most recent exhibition at the Espace Saint Martin in Paris.
Brigadeiro (or Brazilian chocolat balls)
For Brazilians, making a brigadeiro is a simple and delicious task (either to eat it with a spoon or with sprinkles). We have therefore decided to share with foreigners the process for obtaining a piece of edible heaven on earth.
Brigadeiro (or Brazilian chocolat balls)
For Brazilians, making a brigadeiro is a simple and delicious task (either to eat it with a spoon or with sprinkles). We have therefore decided to share with foreigners the process for obtaining a piece of edible heaven on earth.
An unexpected encounter
As a child, or even as a teenager, I never really felt anything special for the biggest South American country. But one thing was for sure: I was already very passionate about foreign countries. It all began when I was
An unexpected encounter
As a child, or even as a teenager, I never really felt anything special for the biggest South American country. But one thing was for sure: I was already very passionate about foreign countries. It all began when I was
Moqueca for dummies
Have you always wanted to cook a traditional moqueca, with the taste and smell of Bahia, but never knew where to begin? We’ll teach you in the video* above how to make a basic moqueca (serves 4), quick and delicious,
Moqueca for dummies
Have you always wanted to cook a traditional moqueca, with the taste and smell of Bahia, but never knew where to begin? We’ll teach you in the video* above how to make a basic moqueca (serves 4), quick and delicious,
Tired of Being Sexy
Does anyone remember the Ruído Festival in 2005 at the former Ballroom venue in Rio? Does anyone remember that in the second day (02/19/2005), a band from São Paulo played and its name was… Tired of being what again? The
Tired of Being Sexy
Does anyone remember the Ruído Festival in 2005 at the former Ballroom venue in Rio? Does anyone remember that in the second day (02/19/2005), a band from São Paulo played and its name was… Tired of being what again? The
Interview with Hugues Renoux
In an alley in the Marais there is a large Brazilian flag hanging in front of a store. Firm and strong, in what is probably the most random place to find it, the store Sable Chaud (Hot Sand) is in
Interview with Hugues Renoux
In an alley in the Marais there is a large Brazilian flag hanging in front of a store. Firm and strong, in what is probably the most random place to find it, the store Sable Chaud (Hot Sand) is in