Nelson Cavaquinho vs The Essence of Eva
Nelson Cavaquinho has the higher audience score (8.8/10 against 8/10 for The Essence of Eva). Nelson Cavaquinho is the shorter watch at 15m compared with 1h 22m. Nelson Cavaquinho is the older of the two (1969 against 2025). Both are documentary, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Nelson Cavaquinho
The Essence of Eva| Nelson Cavaquinho | The Essence of Eva | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.8/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 1969 | 2025 |
| Length | 15m | 1h 22m |
| Genres | Documentary, Music | Documentary, Music |
| Country | Brazil | – |
| Director | Leon Hirszman | Alex Fegan, Malcolm Willis |
| Main cast | Nelson Cavaquinho | Eva Cassidy |
Synopsis
Nelson Cavaquinho
A short film of lovely poetic, observational elements and interviews with the famed samba singer/songwriter Nelson Antônio da Silva, whose adopted last name ‘Cavaquinho’ refers to the small guitar-like instrument that he played and used to compose his songs.
The Essence of Eva
Featuring unheard songs and exclusive archive footage, The Essence of Eva is a portrait of legendary singer Eva Cassidy from the perspective of her parents, family and friends.
Where to watch
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