Length: 22'
Director: Leon Hirszman
Producer: Embrafilme
Production: Leon Hirszman
Script: Leon Hirszman, Paulinho da Viola
Cinematographer: Lucio Kodato
Editing: Alain Fresnot
With: Candeia, Manaceia, Wilson Moreira, Joãozinho da Pecadora, Lincoln, Francisco Santana, Argemiro, Casquinha, Alberto Lonato, Tantinho, Paulinho da Viola, Djanira e Pastoras da Gran Quilombo, Osmar do Cavaco, Seu Armando
Conceived in close collaboration with Paulinho da Viola, Partido alto is a historical document and a sincere homage to the “most authentic expression of samba”, as Candeia defines this musical genre marked by improvisations such as o repente nordestino. This valuable 1976 film, with memorable statements from the old guard, not only records the manifestation of a certain musical purity, simplicity and community spirit, but also takes a firm stand against the increasing standardisation of samba, imposed by the demands of the market.