The film Brasileirinho...

**Larry S Sherman** · Aug-29-2006, 7:17pm

I keep checking back to see if this film has been released on DVD yet, but haven't found any info yet. For those who haven't heard, it's a documentary by Mika Kaurismaki, a Finnish filmmaker.

There was a nice discussion here, but nothing recently.

Anyone know where I might be able to buy a copy?

Larry

**Ted Eschliman** · Aug-29-2006, 8:03pm

Larry, sorry to hijack the thread and not answer your question, but I'd encourage (during the wait) the reading of this book:
Choro: A Social History of Brazilian Popular Music. I hope to find the time to do a review of this soon; it's a fascinating read!

**Linda Binder** · Aug-29-2006, 9:07pm

Larry, I'm eagerly awaiting it as well. It appears to be available on amazon.fr I just ordered a copy, so I hope it's available! I'll let you know what happens.
--Linda

**Larry S Sherman** · Aug-30-2006, 7:07am

Originally Posted by (mandohack @ Aug. 29 2006, 22:03)

Larry, sorry to hijack the thread and not answer your question, but I'd encourage (during the wait) the reading of this book:
Choro: A Social History of Brazilian Popular Music. I hope to find the time to do a review of this soon; it's a fascinating read!

Hi Ted,

Yes, I agree about the choro book-interesting read. I discussed it briefly here.

A bit dry...but very informative!

Larry

**Ted Eschliman** · Aug-30-2006, 7:37am

Sorry, Larry! I guess I was asleep at the wheel when you mentioned this...
I'd agree with your assesment, a bit "dry" (written by academics working on graduate papers), nonetheless very informative. Probably my favorite music history/biography book was Michael Dregni's "Django." Very compelling, although a different continent than we're discussing here.

**Linda Binder** · Aug-30-2006, 7:41am

Here is a full link:
http://www.amazon.fr/BRASILE....gateway

--Linda

**Linda Binder** · Aug-30-2006, 10:00am

I just noticed that this DVD is for Zone 2 so may not play in the US which uses Zone 1 encoding. Is anyone familiar with this? There is also a mention on the Amazon site that some DVD players can handle DVDs encoded for other zones. I'm betting my DVD player isn't that sophisticated.
--Linda

**Larry S Sherman** · Aug-30-2006, 3:30pm

Probably your computer DVD player can handle it but not your standalone player.

**Linda Binder** · Sep-07-2006, 3:14pm

My copy arrived today from Amazon.fr. Great movie!! It's really inspiring. The filming of the musicians is really well done. I was able to play it on my computer using the program VLC media which was already in my applications folder on my Mac. I could've used the installed DVD playing program but you're only allowed a fixed number of switches between DVD zones with the players in most computers. I'm sure a version of the DVD designed for Zone 1 players (USA) will come out after the movie gets a USA distributor but if you don't want to wait to see it, you don't have to.
--Linda

http://www.myspace.com/lindabinder

**Rick Schmidlin** · Sep-07-2006, 3:41pm

I loved the film and saw at the Vancouver Film Fest. last year.

**Linda Binder** · Sep-08-2006, 7:26am

One more caveat on the French version for sale -- it appears that the subtitles are only in French. There isn't the standard language selection option one usually sees on DVDs. My rudimentary French is almost enough and I bought it for the music anyway so I'm keeping it!
--Linda

**Mark Levesque** · Sep-09-2006, 2:47pm

Hi Linda,

Do you know who the musicians are on the choro DVD?
Is there much bandolim playing?

**Linda Binder** · Sep-10-2006, 9:23am

Hi Mark!
I was just listening to one of your CDs last night as I was driving home from a gig...just great....the CD, not the gig....although the gig wasn't bad. #
I loaned my new Brasileirinho CD to one of the people I played with last night since she just got back from her annual trip to Brazil and misses being there already. #I'll need to watch the DVD again to catch more of the names of musicians on it. #There is a lot of bandolim playing and great close-up filming, most of the close up bandolim playing is by Rolando do Bandolim of Trio Madeira. #Hamilton de Holanda is in it but not featured as a soloist. #Even when playing in a group with other bandolim players he stands out though. He's kind of a big guy but he also plays with a spirited, happy energy--not as laid back as the other players. #You can also hear the occasional tasty little fast lick he throws in. #
I wish I knew the name of the 7-string guitarist who is featured besides the guy from Trio Madeira. #He's a youngish, baby-faced heavy-set guy who plays with lots of expression and really makes the 7-string guitar sound like an orchestra. #I loved the scene toward the end when he plays Carinhoso and the audience is singing it. #It must have been incredible to be there. #I had goose bumps watching it on the DVD. # Darn, I wish I still had the DVD. #I'd watch it again this morning. #I'll have to get it back soon.
--Linda

**Mark Levesque** · Sep-10-2006, 9:26am

Thanks Linda,

The sete cordas player you describe sounds like Yamandu Costa. I'll pick up the DVD asap!

**Linda Binder** · Sep-10-2006, 11:48am

Yes! That's him: http://www.yamandu.com.br/
Let me know if you want any specifics on playing the DVD. My son sent me great step-by-step instructions for playing it on my Mac --I'll email you that if you want.
--Linda