Cinematography: Lauro Escorel

Direction León Hirszman

Cast Rodolfo Arena · Othon Bastos · Joseph Guerreiro · Labanca

Direction León Hirszman

Cast Gianfrancesco Guarnieri · Fernanda Montenegro · Carlos Alberto Riccelli · Bete Mendes

Synopsis They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981) follows the story of a young man whose life is deeply intertwined with his father's legacy as a union leader. The protagonist finds himself at a crossroads when a strike is imminent, as his...

Direction Luiz Villaça

Cast María de Medeiros · Marco Antonio · Ju Colombo · Victor Augusto da Silva

Synopsis The Story of Me (2009) is a heartfelt film directed by Luiz Villaça, inspired by the life of Roberto Carlos Ramos. It explores the transformative power of affection and storytelling. As the youngest of ten siblings, Roberto demonstrates an extraordinary...

Direction Carlos Diegues

Cast José Wilker · Betty Faria · Fábio Júnior · Zaira Zambelli

Direction Helvécio Ratton

Cast Caio Blat · Daniel de Oliveira · Léo Quintão · Odilon Esteves

Direction Fernando Meirelles · Nando Olival

Cast Cláudia Missura · Graziela Moretto · Lena Roque · Olivia Araújo

Synopsis Maids (2001) presents a humorous and satirical exploration of the lives of five domestic workers as they navigate their daily routines and share their candid thoughts about their employers. The film offers a unique perspective by keeping the employers off-screen,...

Direction Héctor Babenco

Cast Jack Nicholson · Meryl Streep · Carroll Baker · Michael O'Keefe

Synopsis Ironweed (1987) unfolds in Albany, New York, on Halloween night in 1938, where Francis Phelan and Helen Archer, both down on their luck, return to their hometown. Helen, once a radio singer, and Francis, a former major league pitcher, are...

Direction Héctor Babenco

Cast Tom Berenger · John Lithgow · Daryl Hannah · Kathy Bates

Synopsis At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991) follows the journey of Martin and Hazel Quarrier, a pair of devout missionaries from a small town, who are dispatched to the dense jungles of South America with the mission of...

Direction Héctor Babenco

Cast Miguel Ángel Solá · Maria Luísa Mendonça · Walter Quiroz · Xuxa Lopes

Direction Harold Ramis

Cast Al Franken · Laura San Giacomo · Vincent D'Onofrio · Harris Yulin

Synopsis Stuart Saves His Family (1995) follows the journey of Stuart Smalley, a familiar face from Saturday Night Live, as he transitions to the silver screen. Stuart, a devoted follower of the 12-step program, faces a series of life's inequities that...

Direction Ana Carolina

Cast Norma Bengell · Otávio Augusto · Myriam Muniz · Ary Fontoura

Synopsis Sea of Roses (1978) follows the tale of a woman who flees with her daughter, a young girl with a challenging demeanor, embarking on a peculiar journey filled with unexpected and strange occurrences.

Direction Hugo Carvana

Cast José Wilker · Paulo Betti · Antonio Pedro · Juliana Paes

Synopsis Golden Oldies 2 (2013) follows the return of beloved characters Juca, PR, and Montanha, who embark on separate journeys before reuniting. Montanha resides in a historic mansion and prepares for the reunion with his pals. Upon reconnecting, the trio finds...

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 Arnaldo Jabor

Cast Marco Nanini · Fernanda Avellar · Maria Flor · Ary Fontoura

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 Miguel Faria Jr.

Cast Nelson Angelo · María Bethânia · Chico Buarque de Hollanda · Cristina Buarque

Direction Flavia Moraes

Cast Sandy · Junior Lima · Emílio Orciollo Netto · Igor Rudolf

Synopsis Acquaria (2003) unfolds on a parched Earth, ravaged by water scarcity, where sparse life forms have evolved to endure the harsh, arid environment. Scattered across vast deserts, small communities eke out an existence through fishing and water collection, aided by...

Direction Suzana Amaral

Cast Sabrina Greve · Eliane Giardini

Synopsis A Hidden Life (2001) follows the journey of a young girl who, having spent her entire life on a secluded farm, is uprooted and sent to reside with her cousins in a nearby small town. Upon her arrival, she faces...

Direction Michael Scott

Cast Tim Daly · Lauren Holly · Alice Carter · Joe Pantoliano

Synopsis Dangerous Heart (TV) (1994) follows the story of a law enforcement officer who resorts to alcohol and cocaine during a challenging undercover operation. When a major drug deal goes awry and the officer finds himself with a million dollars in...

Direction Miguel Faria Jr.

Cast Joaquim de Almeida · Anthony O'Donnell · María de Medeiros · Marco Nanini