“O Menino da Porteira” and more: remember films and series from the country world

That the gender countryside has been the most listened to in the country, it's nothing new. Last year, for example, music streaming retrospectives revealed that “Meu Quadro”, by Ana Castela, was the most listened to song of 2023. However, another aspect of country music also accumulates fans: movies and series .

With the constant maintenance of the genre since its origins, a demand for productions based on artists' bibliographies emerged and streaming companies began to invest in series and documentaries to reach the public.

In addition to the stories of overcoming, for example, of the duo Zezé Di Camargo and Luciano in the film “2 Children of Francisco “, subgenres of country music such as feminejo also began to be addressed. One example is the series “Rensga Hits!”, from Globoplay, starring actress Alice Wegmann. In the plot, the main character, Raíssa Medeiros, is inspired by Marília Mendonça, a singer who revolutionized the rhythm and died in a plane crash in 2021.

Another recent production that addresses one of the most renowned country duos in country music is “The Adventures of José & Durval “. In addition to having one of the songs as inspiration for the film “No Rancho Fundo”, from 1971, Chitãozinho and Xororó had the story told in series format, produced by Globoplay, and starring the brothers Rodrigo Simas and Felipe Simas.

Another classic film from the country universe, “O Menino da Porteira”, recorded two versions with an interval of three decades. Initially starring Sérgio Reis, in 1976, singer Daniel starred in the reinterpretation of the main character, in 2009.

Remember below some audiovisual productions with the protagonism of the Sertanejo genre:

“Rancho Fundo” (1971)

Inspired by one of the classic songs popularized by Chitãozinho and Xororó, the film “Rancho Fundo” was released in 1971. The plot, which pays homage to the genre by telling the story of the song, unfolds as a plane with two passengers lands in the region of a farm, where a country engagement party would be held. The duo, previously known as Irmãos Lima, has a special participation in the plot, which reveals fun confusion between visitors to the big city and residents of the region.

“2 Sons of Francisco” (2005)

The film “2 Sons of Francisco” portrays the dedication of a humble farmer from Pirenópolis, in the interior of Goiás, in transforming two of his nine children into a country duo known throughout the country. Initially, Francisco encourages his eldest son, Mirosmar, who begins to stand out in local events with his brother, Emival. With new opportunities ahead and after meeting a businessman, they begin traveling in an attempt to increase their success.

However, a car accident results in Emival's death, forcing Mirosmar, known artistically as Zezé Di Camargo, to pursue a solo career. Years later, without achieving the desired success, the singer joins his brother Welson, who starts using the stage name Luciano.

In addition to the actor who plays Francisco, Ângelo Antônio, the cast is made up of Dira Paes, Thiago Mendonça and Paloma Duarte. The film was a box office phenomenon at the time of its release and was nominated ten times for the Brazilian Grand Prix of Cinema, winning four categories: best actor, best supporting actor, best supporting actress and best sound.

“The Gate Boy” (1976 and 2009)

The film, starring for the first time by Sérgio Reis and around thirty years later by Daniel, tells the story of the viola fashion song, “O Menino da Porteira”. The narrative refers to the country lifestyle in the city of Ouro Fino (MG) and shows the trajectory of a farmhand who drives cattle and meets a boy determined to become a cattle driver.

Just like in the song, the boy ends up dead after being trampled by cattle. Throughout the plot, some injustices are revealed, such as the greed of the land owner, in addition to a love story starring the farmhand.

“Cowboy Heart” (2018)

With a cast made up of Gabriel Sater, son of Almir Sater, and Thaila Ayala, “Coração de Cowboy” reveals the story of a country singer who leaves the big city and returns to the countryside to find inspiration to compose new songs. By abandoning the demand demanded by his manager, Lucca finds his childhood love, with whom he used to record songs.

The country drama released by Netflix, features artists of the genre such as Chitãozinho It is Xororó , Marcos and Belluti , Rio Negro and Solimões

“Marília Mendonça – Todos os Cantos” (2019)

The project “All Cantos” by singer Marília Mendonça, which had a script of shows recorded in different capitals of the country between 2018 and 2019, resulted in an original documentary series launched by Globoplay. The production became the second new musical project on streaming and revealed behind the scenes of the “Queen of Suffering” tour, as she became popularly known by her fans.

In addition to showing the singer's rapprochement with her audience, the series features the participation of other country artists, who were close friends of Marília, such as Maiara and Maraisa and Henrique and Juliano.

“Amor Sertanejo” (2020)

The documentary follows the evolution of country music from its oldest and most renowned artists such as Tonico and Tinoco to the present day. From the perspective of the singers who made the rhythm evolve and become one of the most listened to on digital platforms, “Amor Sertanejo” brings reflections and criticisms around the music industry and interviews with duos such as César Menotti & Fabiano and Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano .

“It’s Love” (2021)

The Netflix original documentary series, “É o Amor”, stars Zezé Di Camargo and his eldest daughter, Wanessa Camargo. With testimonials from family and friends, who reveal the most personal side of the artists, father and daughter come together to work on a new album.

Some aspects of the singer's past are also shown, for example, the house where he spent his childhood before dedicating himself to his musical career and his troubled divorce with businesswoman Zilu. On the other hand, Wanessa Camargo talks about the challenges she faced due to her early fame.

“Only If It’s For Love” (2022)

The Netflix series “Só Se For Por Amor” tells the story of Deusa and Tadeu, played by Lucy Alves and Filipe Bragança, who form a band named after the series. Although they achieved success together, the plot takes a turn when Deusa receives an offer to pursue a solo career.

In the search to replace the hitherto main character, the band finds Eva, played by singer Agnes Nunes. In order to return to stardom, the group faces new challenges in the music industry.

“Rensga Hits!” (2022)

Globoplay series that has already had its second season confirmed, “Rensga Hits!” shows the story of Raíssa Medeiros, highlighting aspects of the female country music market, which has gained strength in recent years. The “feminejo” style became popular in the voices of duos such as Simone and Simaria, Maiara and Maraisa and the singer who earned the nickname “Queen” of the genre, Marília Mendonça.

Starring Alice Wegmann, who plays the main character, the plot begins with a young woman abandoning her fiancé at the altar to invest in her musical career, in Goiânia (GO). The actress even revealed at the time the voice of “Infiel” passed away that the singer would debut as an actress in the series and that she was inspired by her mannerisms for the main role.

“That was the closest I got to Marília Mendonça. an almost-scene. unfortunately it didn't happen… my heart is torn, Marília was by far the artist I listened to the most this year, the one I followed every single day in stories, the one I studied the way of speaking, of sitting, of being”, said Wegmann when paying tribute the artist on her Instagram account.

“The Adventures of José & Durval” (2023)

The bibliographic series of Chitãozinho and Xororó, played by Rodrigo Simas and Felipe Simas and produced by Globoplay in partnership with O2 Filmes, tells the trajectory of the country duo from the interpretation of country songs to the change to romantic pop.

In eight episodes, some challenges in the duo's career are recalled as well as the moment in which the song “Evidências” became a milestone in country music, in 1990, when it became the second most played song on the radio that year.