Direction: Eryk Rocha

Direction Eryk Rocha

Cast Nelson Pereira dos Santos · Carlos Diegues · Joaquim Pedro de Andrade · Glauber Rocha

Synopsis Cinema Novo (2016) is a compelling cinematic exploration that delves into the enduring significance of the Brazilian film movement from the 1960s, known as Cinema Novo. This documentary presents a bold and impressionistic essay that transcends traditional genres, illustrating how...

Direction Eryk Rocha

Cast Fabrício Boliveira · Barbara Colen · Cadu N. Jay

Synopsis Burning Night (2019) presents a raw, impressionistic journey through the nighttime experiences of a Rio de Janeiro taxi driver, as directed by Eryk Rocha. The film masterfully portrays the unpredictable and ever-evolving nature of a city in flux, offering a...

Direction Eryk Rocha

Cast Edna Rodrigues de Souza · Antonio Maria Cabral

Synopsis Edna (2021) delves into the life of a woman named Edna who resides on the outskirts of the Transbrasiliana highway. Her existence is set against a backdrop of a desolate landscape, a place that bears the scars of past atrocities...

Direction Eryk Rocha

Cast Fernando Birri · Tomás Gutiérrez Alea · Glauber Rocha · Santiago Alvarez

Synopsis Rocha que Voa (2002) delves into a lesser-known chapter of director Glauber Rocha's life, focusing on his exile in Cuba from 1971 to 1972. This documentary offers a unique perspective on a pivotal yet often overlooked period in Rocha's career,...

Direction Gabriela Carneiro da Cunha · Eryk Rocha

Cast Davi Kopenawa · Justino Yanomami · Givaldo Yanomami · Raimundo Yanomami

Synopsis The Falling Sky (2024) delves into the deep bond that indigenous communities share with the natural world, and their ongoing battle against the devastating effects of deforestation. This environmental crisis poses a significant danger to their traditional lifestyles and the...

Direction Eryk Rocha

Direction Flavia Castro · Mariana Chenillo · Pablo Fendrik · Carlos Gaviria

Cast Gael García Bernal · Estefanía Pineres · Alondra Martinez Cuya · Gregoria Martinez Chumpitaz

Synopsis The Empty Classroom (2015) delves into the educational challenges of Latin America, as ten distinguished directors investigate the underlying reasons behind the alarming statistic that nearly half of the region's students fail to complete high school. Through a series of...

Direction Eryk Rocha

Cast Fernando Bezerra · Beatriz Morelli · Luciana Domschke · José Paes

Synopsis Passerby (2011) follows the journey of Expedito, a retired individual who traverses the bustling streets of Río de Janeiro, Brazil. His daily experiences mirror those of countless Brazilians who often go unnoticed in the sprawling metropolis. Expedito has become an...