Underplayed Gems

Tim Maia (2014)

Tim Maia poster
Directed by
Mauro Lima
Genre
drama film, biographical film
Country
Brazil
Runtime
2h 21m
Rated
14
Rating
7.2 of 10 from 166 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This film follows the life of Brazilian musician Tim Maia. It shows his rise from a poor background to becoming a famous performer. The story includes his difficult trip to New York City.

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What happens

Tim Maia is a 2014 Brazilian biographical drama film based on the book Vale Tudo - O Som e a Fúria de Tim Maia by Nelson Motta, about the life of Brazilian musician Tim Maia. It is co-written and directed by Mauro Lima, and starring Robson Nunes, Babu Santana, Alinne Moraes, Cauã Reymond, Valdineia Soriano, George Sauma and Tito Naville. The film follows the trajectory of one of the most beloved and respected artists of Brazilian music, from his humble origins to the most successful period of his career as a performer, going through transitions like the trip he took to New York City without money and without speaking a word of English. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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