Screenplay: Andrucha Waddington

Direction Andrucha Waddington

Cast Fernanda Montenegro · Fernanda Torres · Ruy Guerra · Seu Jorge

Synopsis House of Sand (2005) follows the epic journey of Aurea, which commences in the year 1910. Driven by a vision that was never hers, she finds herself in a desolate expanse of sand in Maranhao, northern Brazil, after a long...

Direction Fernando Meirelles · Daniela Thomas · Andrucha Waddington

Cast Gisele Bündchen · Michael Phelps · Caetano Veloso · Regina Casé

Synopsis Rio 2016 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony (TV) (2016) presents a captivating broadcast of the inaugural event for the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The documentary features the grand spectacle witnessed by over 78,000 attendees, showcasing a...

Direction Stephan Elliott · Fernando Meirelles · José Padilha · Paolo Sorrentino

Cast Rodrigo Santoro · Jason Isaacs · Emily Mortimer · Wagner Moura

Synopsis Rio, I Love You (2014) is an anthology film that takes viewers on a journey through the vibrant streets and diverse neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This cinematic collection features a series of interconnected short films, each offering a...

Direction Andrucha Waddington

Cast Gilberto Gil · Dominguinhos · Targino Gondim · Chiquinha Gonzaga

Synopsis Viva São João! (2002) explores the vibrant and deeply rooted festivities dedicated to St. John in Brazil, with a particular focus on the Northeast region. This documentary delves into the rich cultural heritage and widespread traditions that characterize these celebrations,...

Direction Andrucha Waddington

Synopsis Outros (Doces) Bárbaros (2002) captures the magic of a reunion that took place nearly three decades after the initial gathering of "Doces Bárbaros," featuring four iconic figures in Brazilian pop music: Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, and Maria Bethânia....

Direction Andrucha Waddington

Cast María Bethânia · Caetano Veloso · Canô Veloso · Jaime Alem

Synopsis Maria Bethânia - Pedrinha de Aruanda (2007) is a captivating documentary that delves into the life and career of the renowned Brazilian singer, Maria Bethânia. The film focuses on the festivities surrounding her 60th birthday, held in her birthplace, Santo...

Direction Andrucha Waddington

Cast Marcelo Adnet · Eduardo Sterblitch · Mariana Ximenes · Stepan Nercessian

Synopsis Party Crashers (2012) follows the unlikely friendship of Marco Polo (Marcelo Adnet) and Beto (Eduardo Sterblitch), who cross paths while gatecrashing an exclusive New Year's Eve celebration in Rio de Janeiro. Their chance encounter leads them on a wild, three-day...

Direction Andrucha Waddington

Cast Mariana Ximenes · Stênio Garcia · Stepan Nercessian · Danton Mello

Synopsis Party Crashers 2 (2017) follows the return of a group of four conspirators who must first address some personal conflicts before moving forward. Marco has recently caused a rift with his closest friend, Beto, leaving Beto distraught and admitted to...

Direction Andrucha Waddington

Cast Fernanda Torres · Evandro Mesquita · Francisco Cuoco · Fernanda Montenegro

Synopsis Gêmeas (Twins) (1999) unfolds in the early 1980s within a middle-class community in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on identical twin sisters Iara and Marilena, portrayed by Fernanda Torres. The twins are known for their mischievous antics, often deceiving men by...