Lists that includes Bossa Nova
Bossa Nova
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95 min
6.3/10 Votes: 1866
After a chance encounter on the elevator, the lives of Mary Ann, a widowed English teacher, and Pedro, a recently divorced man, intersect against the hot backdrop of Rio de Janeiro.
Lists that include Bossa Nova
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Tim Maia List
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- A Música Segundo Tom Jobim - Documentary exploring the life and music of a legendary Brazilian artist.
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- Simplesmente Eu - A narrative about aspirations in music, similar to Tim Maia's journey.
- Música na Veia - Explores the power of music in personal transformation and growth.
- Os Miseráveis - Music as an integral part of storytelling in a contemporary setting.
- Sonhos Roubados - Follows young lives in Brazil, with personal stories intertwined with music.
- Samba de Roda: A Gente Fez A Nossa Parte - Focuses on the roots of samba and its cultural significance in Brazil.
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- Vidas em Jogo - A narrative that revolves around personal struggles and the pursuit of dreams.
- O Dia do Fico - Combines themes of politics and music in Brazil during a pivotal period.
- Cazuza: O Tempo Não Para - Chronicles the life of another major Brazilian icon who faced many struggles.
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- O Menino da Porteira - Shows the connection between music and the lives of rural Brazilians.
- O Candidato - Examines personal ambitions and struggles, resonating with themes in Maia's life.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Lisbela and the Prisoner List
- Central Station - Both films revolve around relationships formed in a unique cultural context in Brazil.
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- The Year My Parents Went on Vacation - A coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of Brazilian history.
- The Way He Looks - Explores personal relationships in a Brazilian context, focusing on youth and identity.
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- The Forgotten - Involves themes of memory and identity in Brazil.
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- The Happiness of the World - Explores Brazilian societal issues through a character-driven narrative.
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- Boys in Brazil - Explores complex themes of identity within a cultural framework.
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