Cast: Flávio São Thiago

Direction Arnaldo Jabor

Cast Sônia Braga · Paulo César Peréio · Vera Abelha · Regina Casé

Synopsis I Love You (1981) follows the story of a man who encounters a woman and extends an invitation for her to come to his home. As they spend more time together, their bond deepens into a passionate and intense relationship....

Direction Roberto Gervitz

Cast Marcos Breda · Nan Breves · Alfredo Damiano · Alexandre Darbilly

Synopsis Feliz Ano Velho (1987) follows the journey of a college student whose life takes a dramatic turn after a diving accident in a shallow lake leaves him with tetraplegia. Confined to a wheelchair, he reflects on the pivotal moments and...

Direction Fábio Barreto

Cast Sebastião Vasconcelos · Ruy Polanah · Pedro Paulo Rangel · Flávio São Thiago

Synopsis Índia, a Filha do Sol (1982) tells the tale of a European man who stumbles upon a stunning indigenous woman while working at a diamond mine in the Brazilian state of Goiás. Their encounter sparks an intense romantic connection, leading...

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 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 Antônio Calmon

Cast André de Biase · Cláudia Magno · Ricardo Graça Mello · Sergio Mallandro

Synopsis Menino do Rio (1982) follows the heartwarming and thrilling escapades of a close-knit group of young individuals from Rio de Janeiro. The narrative revolves around their shared passion for surfing and the romantic entanglements that unfold as they navigate the...

Direction David Neves

Cast Roberto Bonfim · Kátia D'Angelo · Nelson Dantas · José De Abreu

Synopsis Fulaninha (1986) follows the story of a middle-aged film director grappling with an existential crisis. His life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes infatuated with a mysterious teenage girl he encounters on the streets. Unbeknownst to him, the young...

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...

Direction Antônio Calmon

Cast André de Biase · Angelina Muniz · Zaira Zambelli · Paulo Villaça

Synopsis Nos Embalos de Ipanema (1978) follows the story of Toquinho, a youth residing in the impoverished Marechal Hermes district of Rio de Janeiro. He shares his humble abode with his widowed mother and a younger sibling.

Direction Daniel Filho

Cast José Wilker · Sônia Braga · Antonio Pedro · Rui Resende

Synopsis O Casal (1975) follows a pair grappling with both emotional and financial struggles who discover that the woman is expecting a child. The dilemma of whether to proceed with the pregnancy or not creates significant tension and strain in their...