Waiting for the Carnival
2019, Portuguese. Directed by Marcelo Gomes.
A documentary film about the Brazilian town of Toritama, the self-proclaimed capital of jeans. The workers of the city’s self-managed small businesses only get one real break from their self-exploiting lives in the textile business: the annual Carnival.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Where to watch Waiting for the Carnival
Waiting for the Carnival is streaming on OVID in India.
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Details
- Released
- 17 February 2019
- Original title
- Estou Me Guardando para Quando o Carnaval Chegar
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Marcelo Gomes
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Waiting for the Carnival: quick answers
Is Waiting for the Carnival worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Waiting for the Carnival?
Waiting for the Carnival runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Waiting for the Carnival have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Waiting for the Carnival. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Waiting for the Carnival parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Waiting for the Carnival yet.
Which OTT platform is Waiting for the Carnival on?
Waiting for the Carnival is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Waiting for the Carnival?
If you liked Waiting for the Carnival, try Girl Model, My Mom Jayne, Seduced and Abandoned.
Who directed Waiting for the Carnival?
Waiting for the Carnival (2019) was directed by Marcelo Gomes.