Favela on Blast
2008, English. Directed by Leandro HBL & Diplo.
For 20 years, a subculture has emerged in Brazil under society's radar. It is the culture surrounding 'funk carioca', a musical rhythm which mixes the American electronic funk of the 1980s with the most diverse influences of Brazilian music. 'Baile funk' is one of the most interesting musical movements in the world, but it comes from what is at times one of the most violent and poorest places in the world: the slums of Rio de Janeiro (favelas). This music is the personalization of the raw element. Bombastic rhythms coming from the American Miami Bass and samples are fused with powerful rap vocals using Brazilian slang. This documentary tells stories of sex, love, poverty, and pride among Rio's marginalized people. They have their own language, style, and heroes. It's a film that's fast, heavy, and violent like the city itself.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 2008
- Original title
- Favela Bolada
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Leandro HBL, Diplo, Ricardo Mehedff
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Favela on Blast runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is Favela on Blast on?
Favela on Blast isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2008. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Favela on Blast?
If you liked Favela on Blast, try Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger, Daft Punk Unchained, The Beach Boys.
Who directed Favela on Blast?
Favela on Blast (2008) was directed by Leandro HBL and Diplo and stars Mr. Catra, DJ Jorginho, DJ Marlboro.