Movies: Brazil

The short documentary ‘Complexos‘ features intimate and emotional views on how residents of favelas in Rio de Janeiro use media and arts to raise their voices and act for justice, dignity and respect. ‘Complexos’ is part of a collaborative process be...

In the middle of Praça da Sé, in São Paulo, Paloma - a dove like any other - swallows a chip and gains awareness. But what was supposed to be a blessing ends up revealing something terrible: she, like all doves, always ate scraps. Given this, Paloma ...

The lonely routine of Camila changes when a boy shows up at her doorstep, and tries to create a connection with her....

Goiânia Rock City is a must-watch documentary for music lovers who want to dive into the history of independent rock in Goiânia, a scene that stirred up excitement and even made waves internationally. The film explores Goiânia’s music scene of the 20...

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Short film created for the 2012 anthology 'Mundo Invisível' (Invisible World)....

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Five college students investigate a mysterious death from 20 years ago: Rafael Hiteshima, which was run over. Recording the process as a documentary, the group will find out some mysteries are better left unknown....

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Brazil's "Red Command" drug cartel is considered a plague by the government. But for the people of the favelas they control, Red Command *is* the government. They’re the de facto leadership of the area. The gang has taken over the role of the authori...

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Questions about celebrating 200 years of independence from Brazil with 300 years of slavery....

Seven colors are assigned to eat the food of their own color. They don't question it, until one of them wants to take a different path....

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Popular in the riverside area of Porto, Micas raised her daughter, Madalena, at the cost of sacrifice, as her father emigrated to Brazil. With a happy voice, Madalena works on unloading the coal, seeing her loves thwarted by her humble condition. Ba...

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