

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba
2009, Portuguese. Directed by Marcelo Rabelo.
A portrayal of the life of one of the most important samba musicians in Brazil, Bahian sambista Oscar da Penha, popularly known as Batatinha (1924 -1997). Through memories of their father, his nine children share their perspectives, as well as interviews with family, friends and musicians, to tell the story of Batatinha’s life, history and work.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 22 March 2009
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Marcelo Rabelo
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Batatinha, Poeta do Samba runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
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Batatinha, Poeta do Samba isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 March 2009. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Batatinha, Poeta do Samba?
If you liked Batatinha, Poeta do Samba, try Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio, Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King, Bruce Lee, the Legend.
Who directed Batatinha, Poeta do Samba?
Batatinha, Poeta do Samba (2009) was directed by Marcelo Rabelo and stars Batatinha, Riachão, Ederaldo Gentil.