: Filmed at iconic sites including street carnivals, local beaches, and specialized "sex motels" in Rio.
The Buttman Carnival series is a staple for Evil Angel, Stagliano’s production company. The premise is simple yet effective: juxtapose the explosive, uninhibited atmosphere of Rio’s Carnival—a week of samba, sun, and skimpy costumes—with Stagliano’s signature style of high-energy, point-of-view (POV) adult scenes. buttman carnaval rio xx 2021
John didn't press "record." For the first time in twenty years, he realized some stories aren't told through the lens of a camera, but through the silence of a city waiting for its heart to beat again. He packed his gear, knowing that while the 2021 carnival was a ghost, the spirit of Rio was simply resting, gathering its strength for a return that would eventually shake the world once more. : Filmed at iconic sites including street carnivals,
Mayor Eduardo Paes announced the cancellation in January 2021, stating that it was impossible to organize such a massive event without widespread vaccination. John didn't press "record
While the major parades were off, regional traditions in places like Olinda continued to find ways to celebrate. A famous giant puppet (boneco) of John Travolta
(the main parade venue) was repurposed as a COVID-19 vaccination center. Street Parties