Project Detail

That Samba Thing

Synopsis

Five interlocking fictional stories depicting the lives of Brazilians and Londoners who co-exist under difficult emotional and psychological circumstances. The turmoil takes place against a backdrop of haunting memories, broken dreams, future hopes, exciting samba music and the festival spirit of London’s spectacular Notting Hill carnival.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Features
Running time
120 mins
Format
HiDef
Director
Teddy Hayes
Producer
Teddy Hayes, Jennie Rosenthal, Doug Abbott, JC Crissey, Martinho Da Vila
Editor
Anthony Clarke
Screenwriter
Teddy Hayes
Director of Photography
Nathan A Sheppard
Sound
Sebastian Hunstunton
Composer
Martinho Da Vila, Chris Jerome
Principal cast
Joseph Marcell, Martinho DaVila, Saul Reichlin, Andrew Smith, John Elnaugh, Catherine Dennard, Laura Tavares, Andrew Miles

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Production Status

Production Company

SKD Theatrical Productions Ltd.

and London Pictures Ltd.
41 Upper Heyshott
Petersfield GU31 4QA
UK

T +44 (0)17 3023 1141

samba@londonpicturesltd.com

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