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Viramundo
Viramundo
7.7
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100 Ratings

VIRAMUNDO

Directed by Pierre-Yves Borgeaud
France, Switzerland, 2013
Documentary

Synopsis

After decades of sold-out shows, musician Gilberto Gil embarks on a new kind of world tour through the southern hemisphere. Traveling to the land of the Aborigines of Australia, townships of South Africa and the Brazilian Amazon, Gil promotes the power of cultural diversity in a globalized world.

Synopsis

After decades of sold-out shows, musician Gilberto Gil embarks on a new kind of world tour through the southern hemisphere. Traveling to the land of the Aborigines of Australia, townships of South Africa and the Brazilian Amazon, Gil promotes the power of cultural diversity in a globalized world.

Our take

Reminiscent of Buena Vista Social Club, Viramundo takes us on a raucous musical odyssey with the pioneering Brazilian musician and activist, Gilberto Gil. From Aboriginal communities in Australia to South African townships, we follow Gil as he seeks to celebrate—and protect—Indigenous expression.