Viva Volta_
A documentary on Brazilian trombone player Raul de Souza who, since 1996, has lived in Paris and suffers because he goes unnoticed, unrewarded in his native land. With the sound of his trombone for a background, the film takes him back to Bangu, in Rio de Janeiro, and retraces his trajectory.
Director
Heloísa Passos
Starring
Maria Bethânia, Raul de Souza, Jaime Alem
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Claro tv+
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Viva Volta was released 21 years ago in 2005.
CAST (7)
Maria Bethânia
Self
Raul de Souza
Self
JA
Jaime Alem
Self
Pixinguinha
Self (archive footage)
Paulinho da Viola
Self (archive footage)
Baden Powell
Self (archive footage)
Pierre Barouh
Self (archive footage)
CREW
STUDIOS (1)
Máquina Produções
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Viva Volta about?
A documentary on Brazilian trombone player Raul de Souza who, since 1996, has lived in Paris and suffers because he goes unnoticed, unrewarded in his native land. With the sound of his trombone for a background, the film takes him back to Bangu, in Rio de Janeiro, and retraces his trajectory.
How long is Viva Volta?
Viva Volta has a runtime of 15 minutes (0h 15m).
Who directed Viva Volta?
Viva Volta was directed by Heloísa Passos.
Who stars in Viva Volta?
The cast of Viva Volta includes Maria Bethânia, Raul de Souza, Jaime Alem, Pixinguinha, Paulinho da Viola.
