Direction: José Joffily

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by José Joffily. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Blue Eyes

2009 · Movie · 111 min. · Brazil

7.1

39 votes

7.1

39 votes

Who Killed Pixote?

1996 · Movie · 116 min. · Brazil

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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Two Lost in a Dirty Night

2002 · Movie · 100 min. · Brazil

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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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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Alô Tetéia (S)

1978 · Movie · 10 min. · Brazil

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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