Cast: Ligia Diniz

Direction Bruno Barreto

Cast Paulo Gracindo · Cristina Aché · Paulo Guarnieri · Ligia Diniz

Synopsis Amor bandido (1978) follows Rio de Janeiro's dedicated police investigator, Galvão, as he juggles two critical missions. Professionally, he is on the hunt for a serial killer targeting taxi drivers. Personally, he is searching for his estranged daughter, Sandra, whom...

Direction Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Cast Carlos Vereza · Glória Pires · Nildo Parente · José Dumont

Synopsis Memórias do Cárcere (1984) chronicles the experiences of Graciliano Ramos during his incarceration, following his designation as a disruptive figure by the ruling authorities. The film delves into the personal and political struggles Ramos faced while confined, offering a poignant...

Direction Bruno Barreto

Cast Tarcísio Meira · Ney Latorraca · Lídia Brondi · Christiane Torloni

Synopsis O Beijo No Asfalto (1981) follows the story of Arandir, a humble clerk who, in a spontaneous act of compassion, kisses a dying pedestrian struck by a bus. This selfless gesture is witnessed by Amado Pinheiro, a cunning photographer, who...

Direction Sergio Rezende

Cast José Wilker · Marieta Severo · Jonas Bloch · Isolda Cresta

Synopsis The Man in the Black Cape (1980) presents the compelling life story of Tenório Cavalcanti, a prominent Brazilian congressman known for his distinctive public appearances. Cavalcanti would often be seen in the company of a machine-gun and adorned in a...

Direction Miguel Faria Jr.

Cast Tarcísio Meira · Sandra Bréa · Anselmo Vasconcelos · Silvia Bandeira

Synopsis República dos Assassinos (1979) is a gripping cinematic portrayal of a clandestine police unit operating in Rio de Janeiro during the tumultuous 1970s. This elite squad, sanctioned by the state governor and backed by a powerful senator, functions as a...