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The New Xaxado of Mossoró

“O Novo Xaxado de Mossoró” is a documentary that portrays the trajectory and influence of Trio Mossoró, a baião musical group that emerged in the transition from the 1950s to the 1960s in the city of Mossoró, in the interior of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

Presenting the narratives surrounding the history of this iconic musical group for the popular culture of the Northeast, the film offers a broad and authentic view of the memories preserved by the local community and recognizes the vital importance of safeguarding this historical legacy for the strengthening of the cultural identity of Mossoró.

  • João Lucas Azevedo da Silva
    Director
  • João Lucas Azevedo da Silva
    Writer
  • Rafael Coelho de Souza
    Writer
  • João Lucas Azevedo da Silva
    Producer
  • Lúcia de Fátima Cabral Rocha
    Key Cast
  • Edilson Medeiros de Melo
    Key Cast
  • Durval Muniz de Albuquerque Júnior
    Key Cast
  • Antonio Henrique Freire
    Key Cast
  • Lucas Rafael Costa de Souza
    Editor
  • Laura Rafaelly Félix de Melo
    Cinematographer
  • Gustavo Toledo de Oliveira
    Sound Designer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    O Novo Xaxado de Mossoró
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 5, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 BRL
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - João Lucas Azevedo da Silva

Graduating in Advertising from UERN, João is a graphic designer and multidisciplinary artist, with a creative approach that explores Afro-indigenous and Northeastern culture in audiovisual and musical projects. In addition to his musical projects on streaming platforms, he also produces artistic content for social media, accumulating, in total, more than 200 thousand views.

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