
Beyond Ipanema
2009, English. Directed by Guto Barra.
Brazilian Waves in Global Music.
This documentary from filmmaker Guto Barra takes you beyond the 1960s bossa nova hit "The Girl from Ipanema" to explore how samba, Brazilectro and other Brazilian music styles have long captivated audiences and influenced musicians around the world. Mixing archival footage, fresh performances and interviews with leaders in the global music scene, Barra examines why Brazil's music consistently transcends boundaries of time and musical taste.
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- 1h 30m
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Beyond Ipanema isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 October 2009. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beyond Ipanema?
If you liked Beyond Ipanema, try Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film).
Who directed Beyond Ipanema?
Beyond Ipanema (2009) was directed by Guto Barra and stars Bebel Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, David Byrne.