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The sound of the rabeca, an instrument present in traditional cultural events in Florianópolis, is the starting point for this documentary from Santa Catarina. "Looking for Rebecca", by Daniel Choma. The film will be shown on Wednesday (16), at 19:30 pm, at Cinema do CIC, in Florianópolis, in a session of the CineSonora film club.
Known as "rebeca" by residents of Santa Catarina Island, the rabeca is present in cultural events such as the Terno de Reis, the Folia do Divino, the Boi de Mamão, the Ratoeiras, and the dances of the capital. The documentary brings together testimonies from musicians, researchers, and other figures connected to the instrument to investigate its characteristics and differences in relation to the violin.
Before the session, the music video will be shown. "Muiraquitã", by Marcelo Portela, musical director of the documentary. Portela will also participate in a Q&A session with the audience after the screening.
The session will feature sign language on screen and a sign language interpreter during the conversation.
Start: 16/09/2026 19:30
End: 16/09/2026 21:00
Values: Entry is free, with tickets distributed one hour before the event.
