Kobra Self-Portrait
(KOBRA Auto-Retrato)
Lina Chamie | Documentary
2022 | 84 minutes | Brazil
A chronicle of renowned Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra's evolution from rebellious graffiti artist to global peace activist and NYC muralist.
Synopsis
A portrait of the multifaceted life of Eduardo Kobra, a renowned Brazilian street artist whose journey unfolds between reality and reverie. The film chronicles Kobra's evolution from a rebellious youth clandestinely graffitiing São Paulo's streets to his transformation into a global peace activist known for painting over 50 expansive murals in New York City.
Lina Chamie's immersive filmmaking style allows us to intimately explore Kobra's inner world as he reflects on his artistic influences and the profound impact of New York's vibrant artistic community on his work.
Kobra Self-Portrait not only celebrates Kobra's monumental artistic achievements, including creating some of the world's largest murals, but also reveals the personal and philosophical depths that underpin his kaleidoscopic portrait.
Reviews
"Filmmaker Lina Chamie finds a free-flowing, immersive style to create a symbiotic cinematic experience with the famed Brazilian street artist Kobra." — Jaie Laplante, DOC NYC
"A rebellious youngster rises from the streets of São Paulo to become a worldwide muralist and peace activist." — Filmelier
Citation
Main credits
Chamie, Lina (film director)
Chamie, Lina (film producer)
Chamie, Lina (screenwriter)
Pardinho, Vinícius (film producer)
Kobra, Eduardo (on-screen participant)
Other credits
Cinematography, Lauro Escorel; editing, Lina Chamie.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Activism
Biography
Culture + Identity
Family
Sociology
South America
Urban Studies
Visual Arts
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Doc NYC ; Soundscape Park Miami; ARCA Films on Art Festival; Beat Film Festival Moscow; FESTin - Festival de Cinema Itinerante da Língua Portuguesa - Special Jury Mention; Brussels Art Film Festival; Films from the South
DIRECTOR: Lina Chamie
NATIONALITY: Brazil
YEAR: 2022
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Portuguese
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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