Direction: José Joffily
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by José Joffily. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 7
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Direction José Joffily
Cast Cassiano Carneiro · Luciana Rigueira · Joana Fomm · Tuca Andrada
Synopsis Who Killed Pixote? (1996) delves into the tragic life and untimely death of Fernando Ramos da Silva, the young actor who portrayed the lead character in Hector Babenco's acclaimed film "Pixote, a Lei do Mais Fraco." The movie explores the...
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Direction José Joffily
Cast Guy Camilleri · Roberto Bomtempo · Theodoris Castellanos · Débora Falabella
Synopsis Two Lost in a Dirty Night (2002) follows the journey of Paco and Tonho, two undocumented Brazilian immigrants navigating the bustling streets of New York City. Tonho, a reserved individual, yearns for success but deeply misses his family and the...
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A Symphony for a Common Man
2022 · Documentary · 84 min. · Brazil
Direction José Joffily
Cast José Maurício Bustani · Lula da Silva · Fernando Henrique Cardoso · Janine Bustani
Synopsis A Symphony for a Common Man (2022) delves into the life of José Bustani, a Brazilian diplomat who, while leading the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, found himself at odds with the United States' plans for war with...
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Direction José Joffily
Cast Paulo Barbosa · Louise Cardoso · Hugo Carvana · Gilda Guilhon
Synopsis Alô Tetéia (S) (1978) follows the comedic escapades of a young woman from the southern part of Rio de Janeiro who embarks on a seemingly simple journey to the beach. However, her plans are thwarted when her car refuses to...
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Vocação do Poder
2005 · Documentary · 110 min. · Brazil
Direction Eduardo Escorel · José Joffily
Cast Carlo Caiado · Antonio Pedro Figueira de Mello · André Luiz Filho · M.C. Geléia
Synopsis Vocação do Poder (2005) chronicles the intense journey of six aspiring politicians vying for seats on the municipal legislative council of Rio de Janeiro, a city with a population of around 6 million people in Brazil. The film captures the...
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Soldado Estrangeiro
2019 · Documentary · 86 min. · Brazil
Direction José Joffily · Pedro Rossi
Synopsis Soldado Estrangeiro (2019) delves into the lives of Brazilian men who, despite their country not being at war, opt to fight in foreign conflicts. The documentary explores the journeys of Brazilians who have enlisted in foreign armies or joined mercenary...
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