Cadência
Nike Sportswear presents “Cadência” – the major new Brazilian documentary and exhibition by Bantam Films.
Cadência sets out to articulate the ambiguous essence of Rio de Janeiro (and Brazil’s) symbolic identity – through its people, passions and traditions. Exploring the underground phenomena of traditional kite culture, the masquerade of Clovis and of course, football. The film features commentary from academics, artists, footballers (including Arsenal’s Denilson and legendary 80‘s Brazilian captain Socrates), and last but not least, ‘O Povo’ (the people).
Articulate the ambiguous essence of symbolic identity.
It is an opportunity to discover the make up of the city’s communities and an insight to some unique and at times misrepresented phenomena – the unifying effect of sport and culture as it winds up for carnival, the biggest celebration of the year.
“The real inspiration for Cadência was to be able to address aspects of Brazilian culture that I had come across after living in Rio for nearly three years. I feel that the generosity, attention and care the Brazilian people have shown me is reflected in the work I produce about their lives and their cultures.” Director Daren Bartlett, March 2010
Cadência’s rich audio dimension includes an originally composed field recording score by David Kennedy aka rising dubstep star Ramadanman, co-founder of the Hessle Audio label who dons a new composers guise with a truly atmospheric and almost beat-less score in collaboration with noted film and TV composer Adrian Corker.
Bantam Films are committed to making documentaries of both factual and artistic merit whilst constantly challenging new ways in which to present our stories.
The romantic and poetic contribution to the narrative is also enhanced by both the unique and original stop frame animation from artist Jiwon Park along with glorious stills, both film and photography shot using Canon EOS 5D MRK II cameras.
Director Daren Bartlett and producer Abigail Clarke founded Bantam Films in 2006. Their first feature length documentary was met with outstanding praise for the intimate portrait of Capoeira Master Russo. Entitled O Zelador, it’s a five-years-in-the-making opus that places both Master Russo and Capoeira firmly in its historical, political and cultural place within Brazilian society.
Daren’s second documentary Victory chronicles the Gracie family and their Brazilian Ju-Jitsu dynasty, whilst his poetic and atmospheric shorts include the black and white, 16mm Kinetic for Nike Sportswear a the fixed gear film for 14 Bike Company. Bantam Films are currently developing their first feature length drama for cinematic release.
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