A musica segundo Tom Jobim

The extraordinary universe of the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim cannot be captured in words. It was with this idea in mind and equipped with their natural sensitivity that directors Nelson Pereira dos Santos and Dora Jobim embraced the challenge of unraveling onto film the musical trajectory of this great Brazilian composer, author of a timeless collection of work with strong international appeal. In The Music according to Antonio Carlos Jobim, the directors chose to adopt a sensorial approach in their use of image and sound in order to showcase the work of a musician considered, alongside Heitor Villa-Lobos, to be one of the greatest Brazilian musical talents of all time. Not a single word is spoken in the film. There is no need. A succession of images of great Brazilian and international interpreters in unforgettable performances, as well as Jobim himself, in different moments, outline the musical trajectory of this "sovereign composer". Everything is present: the force and beauty of his music, the different phases of the artist, the wide appeal and poetry of his songs, his musical personality, the importance of his work. All this is woven into the narrative in a vigorous and poetic manner, with no need for further explanation, merely the pleasure and emotion of listening to Tom Jobim.

The documentary has been screened at a number of international film festivals, including the Copenhagen International Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival.

Cast:
Antonio Carlos Jobim

Director: Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Writer: N/A
Runtime: 84 min
Genre: Documentary
Language: Portuguese
Production Year: 2012

The screening is part of the 9th Brazilian Film Festival