Aníbal Augusto Sardinha
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1940, 2h 15m • as Bando da Lua Member (uncredited)
The story—in which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls in love with an Argentine horse breeder against the wishes of their families—takes a backseat to the spectacular location shooting and parade of extravagant musical numbers, which include the larger-than-life Carmen Miranda singing the hit “South American Way” and a showstopping dance routine by the always amazing Nicholas Brothers.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
Documentary about the birth of bossa-nova, in Brazil, and the major stars of this musical style.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
A prodigy of stringed instruments, a pioneer of Bossa Nova, a modernizing master of the guitar: Aníbal Augusto Sardinha, better known as Garoto (1915-1955), is one of the hidden pillars of Brazilian music. Woven by rare archival material, personal diaries and testimonies, this documentary reveals his influence and the artistic conflicts of an avant-garde artist in the golden age of Brazilian radio.