Screenplay: Leopoldo Serran

Direction Bruno Barreto

Cast Alan Arkin · Pedro Cardoso · Fernanda Torres · Luiz Fernando Guimarães

Synopsis Four Days in September (O Que É Isso Companheiro?) (1997) follows the story of Fernando, a journalist, and his companion César, who become involved with the terrorist organization MR8 to challenge the oppressive Brazilian dictatorship of the late 1960s. During...

Direction Carlos Diegues

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

Direction Bruno Barreto

Cast Sônia Braga · José Wilker · Mauro Mendonça · Dinorah Brillanti

Synopsis Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976) unfolds in a charming Brazilian town, where the captivating Flor ties the knot with the dashing and alluring Vadinho. However, their marital bliss is short-lived as Flor discovers Vadinho's irresponsible nature. She supports...

Direction Fábio Barreto

Cast Alexandre Paternost · Patrícia Pillar · Glória Pires · Bruno Campos

Synopsis O Quatrilho (1995) follows the intertwined lives of two immigrant couples, Teresa and Angelo, and Pierina and Massimo, as they navigate the challenges of their new world. As they strive to make a living, an unanticipated romantic connection blossoms between...

Direction Bruno Barreto

Cast Sônia Braga · Marcello Mastroianni · Antonio Cantafora · Paulo Goulart

Synopsis Gabriela (1984) is an adaptation of Jorge Amado's novel "Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon," which also inspired a popular Brazilian TV soap opera. The story unfolds in 1925, the year the novel was first published, and centers around Marcello Mastroianni as...

Direction Arnaldo Jabor

Cast Sônia Braga · Paulo César Peréio · Vera Abelha · Regina Casé

Synopsis I Love You (1981) follows the story of a man who encounters a woman and extends an invitation for her to come to his home. As they spend more time together, their bond deepens into a passionate and intense relationship....

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 Antonio Carlos da Fontoura

Cast Odete Lara · Carlo Mossy · Paulo Gracindo · Lícia Magna

Synopsis Copacabana Me Engana (1968) follows the story of Marquinhos, a young man in his early 20s residing in the vibrant neighborhood of Copacabana with his middle-class parents and older sibling. Unemployed and unmotivated, Marquinhos spends his days watching television, playing...

Direction Roberto Pires

Cast Tarcísio Meira · Glória Menezes · Cláudio Marzo · Mário Brasini

Synopsis Máscara da Traição (1969) follows a pair of amorous individuals who plot to pilfer the earnings from a highly anticipated soccer match held at the iconic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Direction Arnaldo Jabor

Cast Fernanda Montenegro · Paulo Gracindo · Maria Sílvia · Zezé Motta

Synopsis Everything's Alright (1978) follows a typical middle-class family as they embark on a seemingly routine apartment renovation. However, the project quickly spirals out of control due to the relentless noise, unexpected interactions with the workers, and a series of bizarre...

Direction Sergio Bernardes Filho

Cast Raul Cortez · Marisa Urban · Nelson Xavier · Mário Lago

Synopsis Desesperato (1968) follows the journey of a writer who, while crafting his latest novel, experiences a dramatic shift in his life. After taking the life of a notorious figure, he finds himself entangled with a guerrilla force, leading to a...

Direction Murilo Salles

Cast Paulo José · Marieta Severo · José De Abreu · Flávio Galvão

Synopsis Two Edged Knife (1989) follows Paulo, a wealthy attorney with a seemingly perfect family life, including a devoted wife and a child. However, his world is shattered when he discovers his wife's infidelity with his business partner and close friend....

Direction Carlos Diegues

Cast Antonio Pitanga · Lea Garcia · Eliezer Gomes · Luiza Maranhão

Synopsis Ganga Zumba (1963) chronicles the extraordinary journey of a fugitive slave who established the Quilombo dos Palmares, a notorious settlement of Brazilian slaves living outside the bounds of society. The film delves into the struggles and triumphs of this resilient...

Direction Anselmo Duarte

Cast Francisco Di Franco · Elza De Castro · Newton Prado · Alvaro Alves Pereira

Direction Miguel Faria Jr.

Cast Tarcísio Meira · Sandra Bréa · Anselmo Vasconcelos · Silvia Bandeira

Synopsis República dos Assassinos (1979) is a gripping cinematic portrayal of a clandestine police unit operating in Rio de Janeiro during the tumultuous 1970s. This elite squad, sanctioned by the state governor and backed by a powerful senator, functions as a...

Direction Fábio Barreto

Cast Letícia Spiller · Thiago Lacerda · Alexandre Paternost · Antônio Calloni

Synopsis A Paixão de Jacobina (2002) is set in the 1870s and follows the journey of Jacobina, a woman born to German immigrants in southern Brazil. She begins to defy both the Catholic and Lutheran churches, advocating for physical healing through...

Direction Antônio Calmon

Cast André de Biase · Angelina Muniz · Zaira Zambelli · Paulo Villaça

Synopsis Nos Embalos de Ipanema (1978) follows the story of Toquinho, a youth residing in the impoverished Marechal Hermes district of Rio de Janeiro. He shares his humble abode with his widowed mother and a younger sibling.

Direction Carlos Diegues

Cast Leonardo Villar · Anecy Rocha · Antonio Pitanga · Joel Barcellos

Synopsis The Big City (1970) follows the journey of Luzia, a young woman who ventures from the remote backlands of Northeast Brazil to the bustling metropolis of Rio de Janeiro. Her mission is to reunite with her fiancé, but her hopes...