Topic: Cinema Novo
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Titles found: 18
Direction Ruy Guerra
Cast Átila Iório · Nelson Xavier · Maria Gladys · Leonidas Bayer
Synopsis The Guns (1963) unfolds in a severely impoverished area of Northeast Brazil, where a contingent of soldiers is tasked with preventing the local inhabitants from raiding a crucial food storage facility. The narrative delves into the tensions and conflicts that...
7.1
33 votes
7.1
33 votes
Direction Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Cast Átila Iório · Maria Ribeiro · Orlando Macedo · Joffre Soares
7.1
399 votes
7.1
399 votes
Direction Glauber Rocha
Cast Antonio Pitanga · Luiza Maranhão · Lucy de Carvalho · Aldo Teixeira
6.9
341 votes
6.9
341 votes
Direction Glauber Rocha
Cast Geraldo Del Rey · Yoná Magalhães · Othon Bastos · Maurício do Valle
Synopsis Black God, White Devil (1964) presents a dramatized narrative of the exploits of a hired assassin named Antonio das Mortes, unfolding against the backdrop of the waning era of rural banditry. The film chronicles Antonio's journey as he observes the...
6.8
765 votes
6.8
765 votes
Direction Glauber Rocha
Cast Jardel Filho · Paulo Autran · José Lewgoy · Glauce Rocha
Synopsis Anguished Land (1967) unfolds in the fictional Latin-American nation of Eldorado, where the passionate and anarchistic poet and journalist Paulo Martins (Jardel Filho) stands against the populist governor, Felipe Vieira (José Lewgoy), and the conservative president Porfirio Diaz (Paulo Autran),...
6.8
505 votes
6.8
505 votes
Direction Glauber Rocha
Cast Maurício do Valle · Odete Lara · Othon Bastos · Hugo Carvana
6.7
412 votes
6.7
412 votes
Direction Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Cast Arduino Colasanti · Ana Maria Magalhães · José Kleber · Gabriel Atcanjo
Synopsis Como Era Gostoso o Meu Francês (1971) is set in 1594 Brazil, where the Tupinambás tribe is allied with the French, while their adversaries, the Tupiniquins, side with the Portuguese. A Frenchman (Arduíno Colassanti) is seized by the Tupinambás and,...
6.6
71 votes
6.6
71 votes
Direction Ruy Guerra
Cast Jece Valadão · Daniel Filho · Norma Bengell · Per Aabel
6.4
39 votes
6.4
39 votes
Direction Rogério Sganzerla
Cast Helena Ignez · Paulo Villaça · Pagano Sobrinho · Luiz Linhares
Synopsis The Red Light Bandit (1968) follows the chilling tale of a notorious Brazilian criminal known for his distinctive modus operandi. This elusive figure, dubbed "The Red Light Bandit," employs a red flashlight to infiltrate homes under the cover of darkness....
6.3
48 votes
6.3
48 votes
Direction Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Cast Grande Otélo · Paulo José · Jardel Filho · Dina Sfat
6.1
175 votes
6.1
175 votes
Direction Ruy Guerra
Cast Norma Bengell · Othon Bastos · Ítala Nandi · Nelson Xavier
Synopsis Gods and the Dead (1970) is set in the 1930s in the southern region of Bahia, Brazil, where an enigmatic adventurer, devoid of a name or past, becomes entangled in a fierce struggle over land and cacao plantations. This mysterious...
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Direction Miguel Borges · Joaquim Pedro de Andrade · Carlos Diegues · Marcos Farias
Cast Flávio Migliaccio · Haroldo de Oliveira · Milton Gonçalves · Abdias do Nascimento
Synopsis Cinco vezes Favela (1962) presents a compelling narrative through five distinct segments, each delving into the challenges and struggles of individuals residing in the impoverished hillside slums of Rio de Janeiro. The film offers a raw and unfiltered look at...
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Direction Paulo Cesar Saraceni
Cast Isabella · Joel Barcellos · María Bethânia · Sérgio Britto
Synopsis The Dare (1965) delves into the life of a journalist navigating the oppressive atmosphere of a military dictatorship in 1960s Brazil. Struggling with personal turmoil, his life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes entangled in a passionate affair with...
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Direction Gustavo Dahl
Cast Paulo César Peréio · Mário Lago · Ítalo Rossi · Maria Lúcia Dahl
Synopsis The Brave Warrior (1969) follows the political journey of Miguel Horta, a young congressman who finds himself at odds with the current administration. To navigate the treacherous waters of politics, Miguel cunningly shifts his allegiance to a party that aligns...
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Direction Arnaldo Jabor
Cast Maurício do Valle · Ítala Nandi · Jesus Pingo · Hugo Carvana
Synopsis Pindorama (1970) is set in 16th-century Brazil, where the village's founder encounters a significant issue: the community is in chaos, with no one willing to contribute to the collective effort. The arrival of the king in the village sparks a...
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Direction Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Cast Arduino Colasanti · Manfredo Colasanti · Olga Danitch · Neville de Almeida
Synopsis Hunger for Love (1968) follows the story of Alfredo, a former revolutionary who has lost his sight, hearing, and ability to speak. He resides in a seaside home with his indulgent wife. Their tranquil life is disrupted when a couple...
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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...
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Direction José Hipolito Trigueirinho Neto
Cast Lola Brah · Sadi Cabral · Francisco Contreras · Maria Lúcia Dahl
Synopsis Bahia de Todos os Santos (1960) unfolds in the vibrant city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, during the oppressive regime of Getúlio Vargas. The narrative revolves around Tonio, a notorious outlaw who finds himself entangled in a tense standoff between striking...
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