Haroldinho

Directed by Harold Offeh
UK/Brazil
2005
10 mins
Video
Colour

Haroldinho is a persona created and performed by Harold Offeh in response to his experiences in Rio de Janeiro, during a residency in the city. Dressed in a blue utilitarian uniform decorated with sequins and glitter, Haroldinho
dances the samba in the city's famous tourist spots – Ipanema Beach, at the statue of Christ and Maracana Stadium.

Shaped in response to the conflicting character of the city, Haroldinho is an embodiment of the vibrancy and energy of Brazilian culture, but also reflects Brazil's status as a newly developing nation that is dependent on a low-waged, low-skilled labour force.