Cast: Nildo Parente

Direction León Hirszman

Cast Rodolfo Arena · Othon Bastos · Joseph Guerreiro · Labanca

Direction Héctor Babenco

Cast William Hurt · Raul Julia · Sônia Braga · José Lewgoy

Synopsis Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) follows the story of Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui, who share a prison cell in a South American correctional facility. Luis, a gay man, is incarcerated for indecent behavior, while Valentin is a political...

Direction Júlio Bressane

Cast Josi Antello · Miguel Falabella · Taumaturgo Ferreira · Bruno Garcia

Synopsis Cleópatra (2007) presents a vivid and unconventional portrayal of the legendary Queen of the Nile, directed by Julio Bressane. This film is a visually stunning and highly stylized exploration, reminiscent of an avant-garde opera, where the traditional arias are replaced...

Direction Dennis Carvalho · Vinicius Coimbra · Amora Mautner · Marcos Schechtman

Cast Malu Mader · Claudia Abreu · Fábio Assunção · Deborah Evelyn

Direction Neville de Almeida

Cast Ovídio Abreu · Pedro Aguinaga · Tamur Aimara · Arminda Amorim

Synopsis Rio Babilonia (1983) follows the escapades of a public relations specialist who is tasked with escorting a wealthy American through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. Throughout his journey, he finds himself entangled in a whirlwind of eccentric events,...

Direction Paulo José

Cast José Wilker · Regina Duarte · Nildo Parente · Tonico Pereira

Synopsis São Bernardo (1984) follows the journey of Paulo Honório, a humble yet driven individual who, through his relentless ambition, evolves into a prominent landowner in the rural heart of Alagoas, a state in northeastern Brazil.

Direction Flávio Moreira da Costa · León Hirszman · Rubens Maia · Luiz Rosemberg Filho

Cast Renato Borghi · Samuel Costa · André Faria · Gilberto Faria

Synopsis América do Sexo (1969) is a documentary that unfolds in four distinct segments: "Colagem," "Balanço," "Bandeira Zero," and "Sexta-Feira da Paixão, Sábado de Aleluia." Each segment shares a common thread of strongly allegorical and explicit protest themes, addressing its subjects...

Direction Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Cast Isabel Ribeiro · Arduíno Colassanti · Nildo Parente · Irene Stefânia

Synopsis The Alienist (1970) is a cinematic adaptation inspired by the 19th-century narrative "O Alienista" by the renowned Brazilian author Machado de Assis. The movie loosely interprets the tale of Father Simão Bacamarte, a devout Catholic priest who arrives in the...

Direction Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Cast Hugo Carvana · Sonia Dias · Anecy Rocha · Franca Teixeira

Synopsis Tent of Miracles (1977) follows the turmoil that ensues when a renowned American Nobel laureate visits Bahía, heaping accolades on a local, yet largely overlooked, writer and scientist named Pedro Archanjo. The arrival of the laureate sparks a whirlwind of...

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 Victor di Mello

Cast Alba Valeria · Carlo Mossy · Maria Lúcia Dahl · Nildo Parente

Synopsis Her Summer Vacation (1980) follows the story of Giselle, a young woman who embarks on a series of seductive encounters during her time away from home. Her actions inadvertently lead to the dissolution of her father's marriage, as her stepmother...

Direction Paulo Sérgio de Almeida

Cast Murilo Benício · Caco Ciocler · Guilhermina Guinle · Fernanda Machado

Direction Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Cast Rachel Casimiro · Maria Martha dos Santos · Elza Gomes · Sergio Otero

Direction Dennis Carvalho · Mauro Mendonça Filho · Ricardo Waddington · Ivan Zettel

Cast Antonio Fagundes · Malu Mader · Fernanda Montenegro · Glória Pires

Direction Geraldo Sarno

Cast Rubens de Falco · Sura Berditchevsky · Nildo Parente · Joffre Soares

Synopsis Colonel Delmira Gouveia (1978) unfolds in the early 20th century in the Northeast region of Brazil, where a pioneering Brazilian industrialist faces relentless persecution. The industrialist's steadfast refusal to sell his enterprise to a powerful British company sets the stage...

Direction José Luiz Villamarin · Amora Mautner · Maria de Médicis · Cristiano Marques

Cast Alessandra Negrini · Tony Ramos · Fábio Assunção · Wagner Moura

Direction Eduardo Coutinho

Cast Hélio Ary · Juju Batista · María Bethânia · Hélio Bloch

Synopsis The Man Who Bought the World (1968) unfolds in a made-up nation where a dedicated civil servant inherits an unprecedented fortune of ten trillion dollars. The authorities, fearing the economic repercussions, confine him. However, he ingeniously escapes, setting the stage...

Direction Carlos Hugo Christensen

Cast Eva Christian · Geraldo Del Rey · Luiz Fernando Ianelli · Renato Coutinho

Synopsis Angels and Demons (1970) follows the tale of a young woman and her paramour who entangle a lawyer in their scheme to eliminate her affluent uncle and seize his wealth.

Direction Alberto Pieralisi

Cast Eva Wilma · Oswaldo Loureiro · Augusto Cesar Vanucci · Sebastião Vasconcelos

Synopsis O 5º Poder (1962) is a thriller that revolves around a foreign nation's plot to orchestrate a "coup" in Brazil. The conspirators employ an innovative method of subliminal messaging, which is transmitted through radio and television signals. The population quickly...

Direction Carlos Alberto Prates Correia

Cast Nelson Dantas · Tamara Taxman · Tânia Alves · Helber Rangel

Synopsis Cabaret Mineiro (1982) follows the journey of a daring explorer who embarks on a train voyage across the picturesque landscapes of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Along the way, he encounters both familiar and new romantic interests, each sparking memories of his...