Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira, known professionally as Gilberto Gil, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and politician, known for both his musical innovation and political activism. From 2003 to 2008, he served as Brazil's Minister of Culture in the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

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Known For

Champs-Elysées

Champs-Elysées

1982 • as Self

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo

2001 • Theme Song Performance

Hipertensão

Hipertensão

1986 • Theme Song Performance

Precious Pearl

Precious Pearl

2013 • Theme Song Performance

O Salvador da Pátria

O Salvador da Pátria

1989 • Theme Song Performance

Celebridade

Celebridade

2003 • as Self

Filmography

2025

Movie
Show 60 Anos
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/28/2025
Movie
Samba Infinito
as Librarian
Movie - Released: 5/20/2025

2024

A Última Vanguarda
A Última Vanguarda
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/19/2024
Dorival Caymmi - Um Homem de Afetos
Dorival Caymmi - Um Homem de Afetos
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/25/2024
Toquinho Maravilhoso
Toquinho Maravilhoso
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/13/2024
Kopenawa: Sonhar a Terra-Floresta
Kopenawa: Sonhar a Terra-Floresta
Movie - Released: 10/3/2024
3 Obás de Xangô
3 Obás de Xangô
Movie - Released: 10/5/2024
Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi
Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/28/2024

2023

Bios: Os Paralamas do Sucesso
Bios: Os Paralamas do Sucesso
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/16/2023
Chic Show
Chic Show
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/14/2023
Môa, Mother Africa Roots
Môa, Mother Africa Roots
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/3/2023
They Shot the Piano Player
They Shot the Piano Player
as Self (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/6/2023
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
Movie - Released: 1/30/2023
Germano Mathias - O Catedrático do Samba
Germano Mathias - O Catedrático do Samba
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/31/2023

2022

Lupicínio Rodrigues, Confessions of a Sufferer
Lupicínio Rodrigues, Confessions of a Sufferer
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/22/2022
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/1/2022
O Presidente Improvável
O Presidente Improvável
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/31/2022
Breaking Myths
Breaking Myths
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/13/2022
2022
2022
as Self
TV - Released: 3/11/2022
Gil Family
Gil Family
as Self
TV - Released: 6/24/2022

2021

Pelé
Pelé
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/23/2021
Arraial do Gil
Arraial do Gil
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/13/2021
Gilberto Gil: Um Deus em seu Jardim
Gilberto Gil: Um Deus em seu Jardim
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/21/2021
Astral Journey
Astral Journey
as Self
TV - Released: 12/21/2021

2020

Amor e Sorte com Gilberto Gil
Amor e Sorte com Gilberto Gil
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/21/2020
Encontros Tropicais
Encontros Tropicais
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/2/2020
De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade
De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/11/2020
Gilberto Gil - Concerto de Cordas & Máquinas de Ritmo
Gilberto Gil - Concerto de Cordas & Máquinas de Ritmo
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/22/2020

2019

October
October
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/18/2019
Mito e Música: A Mensagem de Fernando Pessoa
Mito e Música: A Mensagem de Fernando Pessoa
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/27/2019
Gilberto Gil Antologia Vol.1
Gilberto Gil Antologia Vol.1
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/9/2019
Dorivando Saravá, o Preto Que Virou Mar
Dorivando Saravá, o Preto Que Virou Mar
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/29/2019
O Barato de Iacanga
O Barato de Iacanga
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/10/2019
Refavela 40
Refavela 40
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/19/2019
Jackson: Na Batida do Pandeiro
Jackson: Na Batida do Pandeiro
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/21/2019

2018

Smetak
Smetak
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/7/2018
All Love Songs
All Love Songs
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/8/2018
O Outro Lado da Memória
O Outro Lado da Memória
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/19/2018
Dê Lembranças a Todos
Dê Lembranças a Todos
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/1/2018
Amigos, Sons e Palavras
Amigos, Sons e Palavras
as Self
TV - Released: 8/21/2018

2017

Tropicália: 50 Anos
Tropicália: 50 Anos
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/4/2017
Axé: Music of a People
Axé: Music of a People
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/19/2017
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/19/2017
Torquato Neto - Every Hour of the End
Torquato Neto - Every Hour of the End
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/11/2017
O Nome Dela é Gal
O Nome Dela é Gal
as Self
TV - Released: 6/11/2017
Conversa com Bial
Conversa com Bial
as Self
TV - Released: 5/3/2017

2016

Yorimatã
Yorimatã
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/7/2016
Beard, Hair & Stache
Beard, Hair & Stache
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/14/2016
Pitanga
Pitanga
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/23/2016
Chico Science: Um Caranguejo Elétrico
Chico Science: Um Caranguejo Elétrico
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/26/2016
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/5/2016
Vamos Tocar
Vamos Tocar
as Self
TV - Released: 4/3/2016

2015

Two Friends, a Century of Music
Two Friends, a Century of Music
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/20/2015
Rogério Duarte, o Tropikaoslista
Rogério Duarte, o Tropikaoslista
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/2/2015
Circo Voador - A Nave
Circo Voador - A Nave
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/22/2015
André Midani - An Insider’s Story Of Brazilian Music
André Midani - An Insider’s Story Of Brazilian Music
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2015

2014

Dominguinhos
Dominguinhos
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/22/2014
Copacabana, Mon Amour: A Restauração
Copacabana, Mon Amour: A Restauração
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2014
Gilbertos Samba Ao Vivo
Gilbertos Samba Ao Vivo
as Gilberto Gil
Movie - Released: 9/1/2014

2013

Viramundo
Viramundo
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/8/2013
Movie
Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/9/2013
A Farra do Circo
A Farra do Circo
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/30/2013

2012

Jorge Mautner: Son of the Holocaust
Jorge Mautner: Son of the Holocaust
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/23/2012
Futuro do Pretérito: Tropicalismo Now!
Futuro do Pretérito: Tropicalismo Now!
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/16/2012
Tropicália
Tropicália
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/14/2012
Aperana Street 52
Aperana Street 52
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/20/2012

2011

O Velho Guerreiro Não Morrerá - O Cangaceiro de Lima Barreto 50 Anos Depois
O Velho Guerreiro Não Morrerá - O Cangaceiro de Lima Barreto 50 Anos Depois
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/27/2011
Canções do Exílio: A Labareda que Lambeu Tudo
Canções do Exílio: A Labareda que Lambeu Tudo
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/2/2011
Especial: Ivete, Gil e Caetano
Especial: Ivete, Gil e Caetano
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/23/2011
TV
Músicos de Latinoamérica
as Self
TV - Released: 11/8/2011

2010

A Night in 67
A Night in 67
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/30/2010
Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1
Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/15/2010
2012: Time for Change
2012: Time for Change
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/8/2010
Movie
Gilberto Gil, the Power of Music
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/5/2010
Gilberto Gil – Fé Na Festa
Gilberto Gil – Fé Na Festa
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2010

2009

Dzi Croquettes
Dzi Croquettes
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/4/2009
Loki: Arnaldo Baptista
Loki: Arnaldo Baptista
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/19/2009
Beyond Ipanema
Beyond Ipanema
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/11/2009
Hello, Hello, Terezinha!
Hello, Hello, Terezinha!
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/29/2009

2008

The Man Who Bottled Clouds
The Man Who Bottled Clouds
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/28/2008
Jards Macalé - Um Morcego na Porta Principal
Jards Macalé - Um Morcego na Porta Principal
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008
RiP!: A Remix Manifesto
RiP!: A Remix Manifesto
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/20/2008
Permanent Pan-Cinema
Permanent Pan-Cinema
as Self (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/14/2008
Beth Carvalho Canta o Samba da Bahia
Beth Carvalho Canta o Samba da Bahia
Movie - Released: 7/13/2008

2007

Cidade do Samba
Cidade do Samba
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/4/2007

2006

Gal - from Tropicalism to the Present Day
Gal - from Tropicalism to the Present Day
Movie - Released: 6/15/2006
Fabricating Tom Zé
Fabricating Tom Zé
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/7/2006
Nenhum Motivo Explica a Guerra
Nenhum Motivo Explica a Guerra
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/2/2006
O Sol - Caminhando contra o vento
O Sol - Caminhando contra o vento
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/19/2006
Por Toda Minha Vida
Por Toda Minha Vida
as Self
TV - Released: 12/28/2006

2005

Maria Bethânia: Música é Perfume
Maria Bethânia: Música é Perfume
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/24/2005
Vinicius de Moraes
Vinicius de Moraes
as Self - Singer 'Formosa'
Movie - Released: 11/1/2005
Looking for Black Orpheus
Looking for Black Orpheus
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/20/2005
Phono 73: A Country and its Music
Phono 73: A Country and its Music
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/2/2005

2004

MTV ao Vivo: Ivete Sangalo
MTV ao Vivo: Ivete Sangalo
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/2/2004
Gilberto Gil : Electroacústico
Gilberto Gil : Electroacústico
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/27/2004

2003

Movie
Born To Be Blind
as Self (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 11/29/2003
Agostinho da Silva - A Living Thought
Agostinho da Silva - A Living Thought
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003
Outros (Doces) Bárbaros
Outros (Doces) Bárbaros
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003
Celebridade
Celebridade
as Self
TV - Released: 10/13/2003

2002

Gilberto Gil: Tempo Rei
Gilberto Gil: Tempo Rei
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2002
Gilberto Gil: Kaya N'Gandaya
Gilberto Gil: Kaya N'Gandaya
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/14/2002
Movie
Rogério Duprat - Vida de Músico
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/2/2002
Movie
Viva São João!
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/14/2002
Desejos de Mulher
Desejos de Mulher
as Self
TV - Released: 1/21/2002

2001

O Cinema Segundo Vladimir Carvalho
O Cinema Segundo Vladimir Carvalho
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/31/2001
Brésil: La Révolution Tropicaliste
Brésil: La Révolution Tropicaliste
Movie - Released: 1/1/2001
Samba Riachão
Samba Riachão
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/20/2001
Movie
Toquinho
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/18/2001
Brazil's Maria Bethânia
Brazil's Maria Bethânia
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/24/2001

2000

I Want
I Want
as (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2000
O Povo Brasileiro
O Povo Brasileiro
as Self
TV - Released: 12/12/2000

1998

Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds
Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds
as Self - Narrator
Movie - Released: 12/31/1998

1997

Ed Mort
Ed Mort
as Silva 5
Movie - Released: 5/5/1997

1996

Bahia de Todos os Sambas
Bahia de Todos os Sambas
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/1/1996
Movie
Jorge Amado
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/4/1996

1995

The Mandarin
The Mandarin
as Sinhô
Movie - Released: 11/6/1995

1994

Acústico MTV: Gilberto Gil
Acústico MTV: Gilberto Gil
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/8/1994

1993

Maldito Popular Brasileiro: Arnaldo Dias Baptista
Maldito Popular Brasileiro: Arnaldo Dias Baptista
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/10/1993

1992

Torquato Neto, O Anjo Torto da Tropicália
Torquato Neto, O Anjo Torto da Tropicália
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1992

1989

Chico, or the Country of the Lost Delicacy
Chico, or the Country of the Lost Delicacy
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/11/1989
Ôrí
Ôrí
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/2/1989
Dias de Euforia
Dias de Euforia
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/25/1989

1988

Hunting Season
Hunting Season
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1988

1987

Black Fragments of Samba - Gilberto Gil, Serene Passion
Black Fragments of Samba - Gilberto Gil, Serene Passion
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1987
Sacrée soirée
Sacrée soirée
as Self
TV - Released: 9/2/1987

1986

Talking Cinema
Talking Cinema
as Party Guest
Movie - Released: 12/11/1986
Infinita Tropicália
Infinita Tropicália
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1986
Criança Esperança
Criança Esperança
as Self
TV - Released: 12/28/1986

1984

Movie
Making of - Quilombo
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1984

1983

Corações a Mil
Corações a Mil
Movie - Released: 3/10/1983
Movie
Gilbertianas Brasileiras
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1983

1982

Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
as Self
TV - Released: 1/16/1982

1981

Brasil
Brasil
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/5/1981

1980

Grandes Nomes
Grandes Nomes
as Self
TV - Released: 3/7/1980

1979

Caterina Valente presents Brazilian music
Caterina Valente presents Brazilian music
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1979

1977

Os Doces Bárbaros
Os Doces Bárbaros
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/1/1977

1975

Gilberto Gil - Refazenda
Gilberto Gil - Refazenda
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1975

1974

Álbum de Música
Álbum de Música
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1974
Bahia de Todos os Santos
Bahia de Todos os Santos
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/12/1974
Movie
Passe Livre
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1974

1972

The Demiurge
The Demiurge
as Pã
Movie - Released: 1/1/1972
Semana de Arte Moderna
Semana de Arte Moderna
as himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1972

1970

O Tempo e o Som
O Tempo e o Som
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1970

1969

Bahia, For Example
Bahia, For Example
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/24/1969

Unknown

Movie
Gilberto Gil
as Self
Movie