Movies

BODY GAMES weaves a sensual tapestry of combat games from both sides of the Atlantic, exploring their deep cultural and historical connections. The narrative is driven by Mestre Cobra Mansa's quest to understand the roots of his art form, Capoeira, within the broader context of his Afro-Brazilian heritage.

The film tells the story of how Capoeira spread from Bahia to the rest of the world. The director’s argument is that Capoeira would not have survived such intense repression, nor would it have flourished in other countries without any official support—especially in places like Manhattan, New York, where one of the most Brazilian of Capoeira academies has been operating for 12 years. The survival of Capoeira, as the film suggests, was deeply influenced by the "mandinga" — the Candomblé ritual performed to the Orixás for protection and opening paths.

Mestre João Grande and Mestre Cobrinha visiting Ausan Auset Society Temple....

Presentation of Capoeira Angola with Breakdance in Apollo theater, Harlem, New York. ...

Documentary about Mestres João Grande and João Pequeno...

Documentary about Mestre João Grande. ...

Film-Documentary: The true story of Besouro Mangangá, made in 2022 by Mestre Sidney de Jesus (Santo Amaro - Bahia) with the participation of several Mestres, historians and residents of Santo Amaro. The documentary, as the title says, aims to tell the true facts surrounding this great Mestre capoeirista from Santo Amaro, from his birth to events af...