The 90s: The Pagode Explosion

Story

Synopsis

A documentary that revisits the golden age of pagode, celebrating the musical genre that defined a generation and dominated parties, TV shows, and radio stations across Brazil. Through archival footage and testimonials from artists and behind-the-scenes figures, the film explores the phenomenon's roots, its meteoric rise, and the legacy that still resonates in today's music. In a nostalgic musical showcase featuring major names from the genre, timeless hits are reimagined, paying tribute to pagode's impact on Brazilian culture.

Directors

Rafael Boucinha, Emílio Domingos

Writers

Raul Perez

Language

Portuguese

Country

Brazil

Release date

11 June 2025

Ensemble

Cast

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  Péricles

  Self

• Moisés da Rocha

  Self

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  Belo

  Self

• Netinho de Paula

  Self

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  Zeca Pagodinho

  Self (archive footage)

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  Beth Carvalho

  Self (archive footage)

• Mauro Diniz

  Self (archive footage)

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  Dona Ivone Lara

  Self (archive footage)

• Neoci

  Self (archive footage)

• Ubirany

  Self (archive footage)

• Bira Presidente

  Self (archive footage)

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  Jorge Aragão

  Self (archive footage)