Aug 28, 2026

Aug 28, 2026

O Zelador in Glasgow

O Zelador in Glasgow

Capoeira is not limited to the body alone. As the old masters often remind us, it encompasses tudo que a boca come (literally, ‘everything the mouth eats’, but the phrase is used to express an all-encompassing view of what feeds our lives). The documentary O Zelador portrays the harsh reality of the Baixada Fluminense and its devoted caretaker, Mestre Russo de Caxias.

Ponta-Cabeça invites everyone to a screening of the documentary The Caretaker by Daren Bartlett at Glad Café, followed by a conversation circle with Mestre Russo de Caxias himself and a celebration of Brazilian rhythms and sounds with Mr Friday (@ogomir). An opportunity to reflect on Brazilian street culture, its encruzilhadas (crossroads), and the paths it opens between memory, resistance, and community.

Date: 10 April, from 6.30 pm - It is important to noitece that space is limited, so Booking will help us organise the evening.

This event runs on a Pay What You Can basis. Please choose the rate that feels most appropriate for your circumstances. Donation link

Suggestions for donations, but not a rules:
£11-£15 - For those comfortably meeting their basic needs and with disposable income. 
£6-£10 - For those able to meet their basic needs but with limited disposable income.
£1-£5 - For those currently experiencing financial difficulty, underemployment, or without disposable income.

Schedules
6:30pm - Doors open
7pm - Film start
8:30pm - Panel discussion
9pm / 10:30pm - DJ Friday set

A documentary by: Daren Bartlett
Poster design: Daniel Escudeiro
Film in Portuguese with English subtitle.


 

Location

Glad Café Glasgow

Film screening, discussion and Brazilian music night at Glad Café in Galsgow.

NEWSLETTER

In the newsletter, we share practical details about our upcoming events and a quick summary of what happened at our latest gatherings. We also use this space to pass along a few reading and book suggestions, alongside stories and extra details about everyday Brazilian culture. It is just a simple, straightforward way for us to keep in touch and learn together.

NEWSLETTER

In the newsletter, we share practical details about our upcoming events and a quick summary of what happened at our latest gatherings. We also use this space to pass along a few reading and book suggestions, alongside stories and extra details about everyday Brazilian culture. It is just a simple, straightforward way for us to keep in touch and learn together.

NEWSLETTER

In the newsletter, we share practical details about our upcoming events and a quick summary of what happened at our latest gatherings. We also use this space to pass along a few reading and book suggestions, alongside stories and extra details about everyday Brazilian culture. It is just a simple, straightforward way for us to keep in touch and learn together.

SUPORT US

Ponta-Cabeça believes financial barriers should never dictate access to social life and culture, which is why all of our events are Pay What You Can. This project does not receive any regular funding and is kept alive through donations, which directly support costs such as venue hire, hosting the website, paying artists, and bringing guardians of traditional knowledge to Glasgow.

Regular Donor

One of Donation

SUPORT US

Ponta-Cabeça believes financial barriers should never dictate access to social life and culture, which is why all of our events are Pay What You Can. This project does not receive any regular funding and is kept alive through donations, which directly support costs such as venue hire, hosting the website, paying artists, and bringing guardians of traditional knowledge to Glasgow.

Regular Donor

One of Donation

SUPORT US

Ponta-Cabeça believes financial barriers should never dictate access to social life and culture, which is why all of our events are Pay What You Can. This project does not receive any regular funding and is kept alive through donations, which directly support costs such as venue hire, hosting the website, paying artists, and bringing guardians of traditional knowledge to Glasgow.

Regular Donor

One of Donation

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Ponta-cabeça is part of Christiano Mere’s artistic practice.

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Ponta-cabeça is part of Christiano Mere’s artistic practice.

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Ponta-cabeça is part of Christiano Mere’s artistic practice.