Pela pele biography wikipedia

Filming took place in Rio de Janeiro between September late The film was released to a negative critical response, with film critics pointing out flaws in the narrative, criticising the lack of depth. The principal photography of the film began in Rio de Janeiro on September 30, The film was shot entirely on location in Brazil, with Leonardo Carvalho and Kevin de Paula playing the rising star at the age of 9 and 17, respectively.

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It is the soul of Brazil, and one which had and has seemingly vanished from their football. As explained by the character De Brito: "It is primitive, but it has a long and rich history It all started at the beginning of the 16th century The Portuguese arrived in Brazil with African slaves. But the African's will was strong, and many escaped to the jungle.

To protect themselves, the run away slaves called upon the ginga, the foundation of Capoeira , the martial art of war. When slavery was finally abolished, the capoeiraistas came out of the jungle, only to find that capoeira was outlawed throughout the land. They saw football to be the perfect way to practice ginga without being arrested.