The documentary “Da Lata – 30 Years”, by Paulo Severo, screens at the 28th Brazilian Film Festival of Paris with Fernanda Abreu in attendance.
From April 7 to 14, 2026, the 28th Brazilian Film Festival of Paris presents “Da Lata – 30 Years” at cinema L’Arlequin. The special session features Fernanda Abreu, the artist who turned Brazil’s urban rhythms of the 1990s into contemporary pop.
Originally released in 1995, the album Da Lata became a landmark for blending funk, samba, electronic music, and social commentary. Songs like “Garota Sangue Bom”, “Veneno da Lata” and “Brasil é o País do Suingue” cemented Abreu’s legacy as a creative force in Brazilian music.
The screening is part of the Embratur Special Session – Tourism, Music & Cinema, celebrating three years of collaboration between the tourism agency and the festival. Also attending are director Paulo Severo and composer Tuto Ferraz, who created the film’s score.
Rare footage and creative process
The film is built from rare archive footage capturing the making of the album — from recordings at Nas Nuvens and Discover studios in Rio de Janeiro to the mixing sessions at Soul II Soul Studio in London. It also features the music video shoots, Walter Carvalho’s iconic photo session, and live performances at venues such as Canecão and the Montreux Festival.
Premiered at the Rio Film Festival, the documentary includes 33 new interviews — with collaborators such as Herbert Vianna and poet Chacal — mapping the creative energy and cultural innovation of Brazilian pop in the 1990s.
“Da Lata – 30 Years” celebrates the sound and visual aesthetics that transformed Brazilian music.
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