: Primarily filmed in and around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil .
: Reviewers on IMDb highlight the film's "delightful Carioca romance" and its beautiful title song by Paulinho da Viola . It is noted for being an autobiographical work of Neves, filled with homages to classic cinema. Fulaninha (1986)
The Brazilian film , directed by David Neves , is generally regarded as a nostalgic, poetic tribute to Rio de Janeiro and the essence of "Carioca" life . It follows a middle-aged filmmaker in an existential crisis who falls for a young girl he sees on the street, unaware she is his girlfriend's daughter. Critical and Audience Reception : Primarily filmed in and around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Reviews for the film are mixed but lean toward an appreciation for its atmosphere and "cinephile" spirit: The Brazilian film , directed by David Neves

