Herbert Up Close
2009 · Documentary · 98 min. · Brazil
Herbert Up Close is the life and music of Herbert Vianna, front man of the Paralamas do Sucesso, "the most successful band in Brazillian rock", according to the Billboard magazine. In 2001, Herbert had his career interrupted by an airplane accident that killed his wife and left him disabled. Sitting on a wheelchair, Herbert watches his past on a television, a life of fighting, persistence and achievements shown by close and caring vision from directors Roberto Berliner and Pedro Bronz. The film tells the inside story of one of the most talented musicians in Latin American pop music.
Direction Roberto Berliner · Pedro Bronz
Cast Herbert Vianna · João Barone · Lúcia Willadino Braga · Katia Bronstein · Jorge Davidson · José Fortes · Simon Fuller · Charly García · Gilberto Gil · Eduardo Lyra · Paulo Niemeyer · Fito Páez · Bi Ribeiro · Nando Ribeiro · Pedro Ribeiro · Maurício Valladares · Hermano Vianna · Lucy Needham Vianna · Tereza Vianna · Dado Villa-Lobos
Screenplay Roberto Berliner · Pedro Bronz
Cinematography Paulo Violeta
Original title Herbert de Perto
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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