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CBS News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Carnaval San Francisco dancer to honor her mother during parade
After three months of rehearsals, Bloco Ginga Brasil is about to cross the finish line. Tainah Damasceno, the artistic director of Bloco Ginga Brasil, has been busy preparing for this year's Carnaval San Francisco. "We've been rehearsing for the past three months. Every Saturday, getting together, costuming together, rehearsing dances, understanding the cultural traditions behind what we're doing, understanding our theme this year, we're really excited," she said. The group will feature more than 150 performers with the group, parading down about a mile through the Mission District this year. For Damasceno, it's more than just a festival; it's a family tradition. "This is my mother," she said, showing pictures of her family. "When she founded Ginga Brasil, her intention was to showcase authentic Brazilian Carnaval culture." She and her mother carried on the tradition of performing in San Francisco Carnaval festivals throughout the years, but for the past few years, it's been bittersweet. "I took over the direction of Bloco Ginga Brasil three years ago with the passing of my mom. She struggled with lupus for around 15 years. For folks who are familiar with lupus, it's very brutal, and it took a lot out of her. Carnaval was a space where she could be creative and where she could still create outside of being a dancer," she said. Following in her mother's footsteps, Damasceno is now pouring her passion into her mother's nonprofit, BrasArte, to preserve her heritage. "Continuing the legacy of telling stories that are important to our people, telling stories that shine light on marginalized groups, shine light on folks that don't have a voice or whose voices are being ignored," she said. BrasArte Board Secretary Ashlee George added that the impact is global. "Bringing that love, the joy in the community, from people from all different backgrounds, socioeconomic backgrounds, all different places from around the world," she said. "You know, relationships. That's what's key to us and we get to share in this beautiful relationship through joy and music." Damasceno said it's all about representation as a Brazilian American woman raised in Oakland. "Being Brazilian American was something to be proud of, was something that other people were celebrating as well. So, the representation that Carnaval offers for diverse cultures is important," she said. Bloco Ginga Brasil will be participating in the parade on Sunday, May 25, from 24th and Bryant Street to Mission and 15th Street. CBS News Bay Area will be airing the Carnaval parade on PIX+ Channel 44 cable 12 and on the CBS News app. Click here to learn more about taking classes from BrasArte.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brazil Brings Tropical Flair, a Sense of Resurgence to Marché du Film Opening Party
Brazil brought its tropical flair to the Croisette for the opening party of this year's Marché du Film, held at Plage des Palmes and co-hosted by the market's Executive Director, Guillaume Esmiol. The evening, which was infused with Brazilian culture and festivities, saw the presence of the country's Minister of Culture, Margareth Menezes, as well as Audiovisual Secretary Joelma Gonzaga, and officially marked the start of a series of special activities and initiatives centered around the South American country at the market. Brazil, the Marché du Film's 2025 Country of Honor, is currently undergoing a strong resurgence and has a prominent presence at the French festival this year, with the country's industry delegation doubling in number from 2024. It is now the country with the highest number of participants in Latin America and a burgeoning global power, actively focusing on attracting international partners and fostering co-productions. This momentum has not gone unnoticed by the market, with several leading names in the industry attending the opening night celebrations and in town to possibly get a better understanding of how to collaborate with Brazil. More from Variety 'Eddington' Review: Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal Square Off in Ari Aster's Brazenly Provocative Western Thriller, Set During the Pandemic the Film Says Made America Lose Its Mind Japanese Horror 'Never After Dark' Acquired by XYZ Films From 'House of Ninjas' Team (EXCLUSIVE) Kristen Stewart Says It's a 'Bulls-- Fallacy' That You Need 'Experience' to Direct: 'It's a Real Male Perspective' and 'Anyone Can Make a Movie if They Have Something to Say' Amongst attendees in Marché's opening party were the director of Berlinale Pro Tanja Meissner, Unifrance's Deputy General Manager Gilles Renouard, plus sales agents such as Irene Airoldi from Spain's Filmax, as well as Ambassador of Brazil in France Ricardo Neiva Tavares, Rio Film Festival head Ilda Santiago, President of Spcine Lyara Oliveira, and RioFiime President Leonardo Edde. Lauded Brazilian singer Luedji Luna was the night's musical attraction. The following morning, at the opening session of panels revolving around Brazil Country of Honour, Esmiol praised the country's hosting abilities, as well as highlighted its importance in the market. 'It's very important for us to help countries with high ambitions to be able to present their initiatives,' he said when speaking of the process of choosing Brazil as the Country of Honor. 'We have double the number of Brazilian professionals at the Marché du Film. That's great, but the point is not only for them to come in general but to connect with the international film industry.' And Brazil is connecting indeed. It's early days of Cannes still, but several buzzy projects involving the South American giant have already been announced, including Globoplay's 'In the Garden of the Ogre,' an adaptation of Cannes jury member Leila Slimani's debut novel directed by Carolina Jabor ('Good Luck') and starring Alice Braga ('Queen of the South'); Viola Davis's Ashé Ventures boarding 'The Girl Who Could Fly,' Maria Farinha Filmes' biopic of trailblazing Black Brazilian gymnast Daiane dos Santos; Carlos Saldanha wrapping production on open sea epic '100 Nights,' picked up by Global Constellation, and the Rotterdam Festival's 's Hubert Bals Fund teaming with three leading Brazilian film promotion orgs – Spcine, RioFilme, Projeto Paradiso – to launch HBF+Brazil: Co-development Support. Speaking at the opening panel at the Marché, Minister of Culture Margareth Menezes highlighted that 'Brazil is in a place of global prominence.' Of the momentum, the Minister categorically said: 'We've officially entered the pitch and we are a competing player.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
