Bel Borba Is Here

Released Oct 5, 2012

1h 35m

Documentary

Biography

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13 Reviews

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100+ Ratings

Artist Bel Borba creates works of art around Salvador, Brazil, to breathe new life into impoverished neighborhoods.

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

A sunny vacation of a film, a documentary that's as jaunty and improvisational as its colorful subject, prolific Brazilian artist Bel Borba.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 16, 2012

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Walter V. Addiego

San Francisco Chronicle

The film, by Burt Sun and Andre Costantini, is a celebration of the man and his work - for critical perspective, you'll have to look elsewhere.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 19, 2012

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John DeFore

Hollywood Reporter

Endearing doc focuses on the pleasure of creating over the rigors of artistry.

Oct 5, 2012

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Jamie S. Rich

Oregonian

Bel Borba Aqui is about one man and his singular vision...a dedicated rascal, unafraid to ruffle feathers, and always true to himself.

Rated: 2.5/5

May 31, 2013

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David Noh

Film Journal International

Exhilarating, dazzlingly colorful portrait of an artist with the ability to literally transform the world around him.

Oct 4, 2012

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

A fascinating documentary portrait of an energetic and creative street artist from Salvador Brazil.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 3, 2012

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Audience Member

It's a funny, revealing and inspiring piece of work, celebrating a free-form, wry artist and the city he gives vibrant, colorful life. It doesn't do much for analysis or structure, simply content to follow Borba - one hell of a camera presence - through Salvador, always in a flurry of creation. It's great fun to watch him at work. ORIGINAL REVIEW: http://wsnhighlighter.com/2012/10/07/4387/

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Burt Sun

Director

Andre Costantini

Director

Burt Sun

Screenwriter

Andre Costantini

Screenwriter

Burt Sun

Producer

Debra Winger

Executive Producer

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Synopsis

Artist Bel Borba creates works of art around Salvador, Brazil, to breathe new life into impoverished neighborhoods.

Director: Burt Sun, Andre Costantini
Producer: Debra Winger
Screenwriter: Burt Sun, Andre Costantini
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: Portuguese (Brazil)
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 5, 2012, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.1K
Runtime: 1h 35m