Riotur launches digital series ‘A Love Called Carnaval’

A Riotur – Tourism Company of the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro – presents ‘A Love Called Carnaval’, audiovisual with premiere in the company's social networks on Wednesday (28/10). In five episodes, the production reveals the backstage of the construction of the parades of Sapucaí from testimonies of professionals involved in different stages of the party.

With different clippings, the production follows from the birth of an idea for the parade to the works of creation, music, dance, organization of the wings and harmony. With each episode, characters linked to different areas of the Carnaval share processes, stories and experiences that help to understand how the show presented on the Avenue is built.

Among the participants are Carnivalesques Leandro Vieira, Gabriel Haddad and Renato Esteves; historian Luiz Antonio Simas; musicians Dowglas Diniz, Bruno Ribas, Igor Smile and German do Cavaco; drums masters and dance professionals, choreography, harmony and organization of samba schools. The content brings together interviews and archive images to show different perspectives on the party and the relationship built between the Carnaval, Sapucaí and the city.

Trailer: 23/09

Episode 1: 28/10 – Sapucaí: A Floor of Stories Episode 2: This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to the provision of additional appropriations in the ‘Economic and Social Committee’ policy area. The Idea Turning Carnaval Episode 3: 11/11 – The Rhythm That Leads to Avenue Episode 4: 18/11 – The Body Counting Carnaval Episode 5: 25/11 – Behind Each Wing

Episode 1 – Sapucaí: A Chão de Histórias Luiz Antonio Simas, Sergio Firmino and Maurício Firmino rescue stories and characters linked to the Sambódromo and the trajectory of the parades in Rio.

Episode 2 — The Idea Turning Carnaval Leandro Vieira, Gabriel Haddad and Renato Esteves talk about the process of creating a parade, of choosing the plot to transform an idea into a show.

Episode 3 — The Rhythm That Leads to Dowglas Diniz Avenue, German Cavaco, Igor Smiles, Guilherme Oliveira, Gustavo Oliveira, Taranta Neto, Rodrigo Explosion, Bruno Ribas and Vitinho show how samba-enredo and the different musical elements conduct the parade.

Episode 4 — The Body Counting Carnaval Ruth Alves, Julinho Nascimento, Priscilla Motta and Rodrigo Negri addresses the work developed in front commissions, choreographies and master-sala couples and flag bearer.

Episode 5 – Behind Each Wing Marcelinho Emotion, Thiago Ribas, Jackson Carvalho, Nívia Maria, Pelezinho, Almeida, Allan Guimarães, Rodrigo Soares and João Vieira show the work of organizing, planning and preparing the wings and harmony.

The trailer is already available on the social networks of Riotur, check out: https://www.youtube.com/@Rioturofficial https://www.instagram.com/riotur.rio/?hl=en

Title: A Love Called Carnaval Directed by Riotur Format: Documentary Number of episodes: 5 Launch of the trailer: September 23, 2026 Release of episodes: October 28 to November 25, 2026 Frequency: One episode per week Platforms: Social networks Riotur