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The documentary “Vozes de Paracatu e Bento” shows how the cities of Paracatu de Baixo and Bento Rodrigues live after the collapse of the Samarco dam, in Minas Gerais. A story of belonging, passion and resistance is drawn on screen through the testimony of its residents. At the same time, a panel of abandonment in which Brazil finds itself is being shown in the documentary.

Follows the transformation in the mother-daughter relationship of Brazilian actresses Angela and Leandra Leal while confined during the COVID-19 pandemic.

André is the son of Sérgio, both two of the greatest brazilian writers.

The vibrating effects of sound waves on a watery surface draws a haunting image. "UN" is a performance created and developed by brazilian sound artist bella.

A documentary discussing Brazil's efforts of taking part on World War II by sending troops from the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) to Italy.

Mixing new images to existing São Paulo movies takes, the documentary presents the city from the perspective of five main attributes: transformation, anonymity, crowd, precariousness and dimension.

1000 Trutas, 1000 Tretas is a live DVD by the Brazilian rap group Racionais MC's, released in 2006.

Filmed in a mini DV, the film "República Tiradentes" is an affective poetry, based on the stories of gafieira dancers, actors, rascals, girls and all the bohemians who lived and live moments of joy and glory in downtown Rio de Janeiro. It is a tribute mainly to the origin of the gafieira.

Would you like to travel to the world behind the mirror? A behind-the-scenes look at the special episode of "Bia: A World Upside Down", where the universe of the series is turned upside down. We will take a look at the challenge of creating totally different characters, looks, dialogues and new situations, plus all the work and fun of the shoot.

A short film about the meeting of a Trappist monk and a Zen Buddhist master.

Obesity is a global epidemic, and to better understand this phenomenon, participate in the dialogue between the different sectors that work on the topic. Biodiversity, and better eating habits, can be the path to longevity.

The departure of a crowd from the stadium where they lived historical moments. After 93 years, Palestra Itália, home of the team and Palmeiras supporters, will give way to a new stadium. The story is told through scenes from the last game on the site, interspersed with testimonials from fans, players and former players, members and club employees and residents of the surrounding area.

“Touch one, touch us all” is a slogan of the women who took over the streets in Brazil and organized themselves in social networks to face male chauvinist and conservatism. Through testimonies of women who have been subjected to violence, the documentary reveals that, despite legal achievements, the woman still remains vulnerable. Amongst other deponents are Maria da Penha, Joanna Maranhão, Luíza Brunet, and Clara Averbuck.

Real estate brokers explain their work and talk their feelings about it.

Supported by the works of poet/musician Claude Miller, the film portraits a snippet of brazilian reality.

The life and work of singer, musician and actor Jards Macalé.

Documentary about the damned VHS filmmaker Petter Baiestorf, author of over 100 visceral films.

A documentary that chronicles the political trajectory of former president Michel Temer (MDB) during the 963 days he was in charge of the Planalto Palace.

Darcy Ribeiro was a renowned anthropologist, politician and writer. In this documentary, Maria Maia seeks to expose a bit of his personality with testimonials from friends, collaborators and speeches by Darcy himself.

To the beat of his avant-garde and eclectic rhythms, Brazilian rapper Emicida performs hits from his album AmarElo at the São Paulo Municipal Theater.

A rare interview with São Paulo filmmaker Walter Hugo Khouri for the TV program Vox Populi in 1982. Throughout the conversation, his perspective on Brazil and cinema stands out, fully consistent with the films he created.

Amidst memories, dreams, and sensations, the youngest member of a family affected by cancer recounts stories about the love and longing left behind by his father, his sister, and Cajueiro beach.

O AMOR DENTRO DA CÂMERA is an essay documentary that tells the story of Conceição and Orlando Senna, pioneers of Audiovisual, who live a romance of almost 60 years, crossed by the History of cinema and Latin America. Intimate and metalinguistic, portrayed in the warmth of the home and through archival materials, when telling a love story, it takes us through the cinematographic and political networks that have woven across the continent.

In 1932, more than two hundred thousand men armed with machine guns, grenades and canons took part in on of the most violent wars in America in the 20th century. Brazilian against Brazilian, in a conflict that involved air raid of big cities – such as Campinas, Santos and São Paulo - and resulted in more than two thousand deaths. Why did this war happen? Who took part in it? What were the details of the conflict? How did the war end? The documentary tells this episode of the country's history, not only grand but also unknown, with an accessible language and an involving rhythm.

In 2008, a young man broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment, holding her and her friend hostage at gunpoint for five days. The so-called "crime of passion" was covered live and rabidly followed like a perverse telenovela. This film's pointed analysis of the Brazilian police and media's sensationalization of violence against women sadly explains the country's elevated rate of femicide.

Five women tell stories about scars they have on their bodies and share the process of self-acceptance that goes beyond their own traits.

Documentary about the great Brazilian photographers who helped develop Brazilian cinema and their opinions on their work, making movies in Brazil and in general, and other subjects. As a bonus, they all agreed to shoot the same scene following their individual concepts, and the result is shown for comparison.

Even though it was planned, Brasilia's Pilot Plan barely considered the crossing of an exotic animal through the Residencial Axis.

THE ARTIST AND THE FORCE OF THOUGHT, reflects the relationship between balance and imbalance within the partiality of movement of the dancer Marcos Abranches. It oscillates the body to wake up from the emptiness and isolation caused by the imbalance. The movement's lack of aesthetics is felt by abandonment and rejection, understanding that relief is in the support of love. Investigating body movement in a world without anguish, without pain, without despair. Search for life. Find in dance the balance of the body and the beauty of the soul.

An examination of the relationship between the life and art of Maria Martins, now recognized as one of the greatest Brazilian sculptors, in addition to her engravings and texts. The film reveals the greatness of her work and her boldness when dealing directly with the feminine perspective of sexuality, a transgression that led to attacks by Brazilian critics. In parallel, her life as the wife of an important diplomat and her connection to Marcel Duchamp, in a relationship of mutual collaboration between the two artists.

Documentary that tells several stories: of the struggle of rural workers in Conceição to recover their union; of Dona Mariquinha, widow of a murdered squatter and her miraculous effort to survive with her six children; de Rosa and community work in the Olaria neighborhood; the peasant Pé de Ouro and his family living in extreme poverty; de Oneide, the widow of Gringo, the rural leader killed by gunmen when he disputed in 1980 the presidency of the Sindicato de Conceição, etc.

A raw report from Rio de Janeiro shows how poor residents fight for space and dignity on beaches often treated as exclusive, exposing the social tensions behind a seemingly simple day at the sea.

The film explores the different points of view of foreigners living in São Paulo. While competing in a button soccer championship, each character representing their national team, they debate with their opponents relevant issues about what it is like to live in Brazil as a foreigner. The differences and similarities with their home country, the relationship built with the city of São Paulo and, of course, each one's relationship with soccer and the World Cup.

For many years, the mountain is moved between two countries - Brazil and China. Romulo, an ex-mineworker and now a sailor, heads into his first journey taking part of the mountain towards another one.

A documentary about Brazilian singer Elza Soares and her long career singing samba and jazz.

The documentary came from a question: Does a perfect beer exist?

Intervalo Clandestino is a documentary that seeks to translate the state of mind of the Brazilian people in the face of the country's social and political reality. The film seeks to show the role of politics and its practical effects on citizens' lives. A broad reflection emerges in the anonymous voices surprised at random in the crowd. They are ordinary people, from different professions, with different visions, who speak to the camera about their impressions, desires and frustrations, discussing politicians, voting, corruption, distrust and the future of Brazil.

In the land of axé music, old punks resist and live independently.

Through a historical-affective reconstruction of the Boca do Lixo region, in São Paulo, the documentary aims to investigate what was the cultural, social and geographic impact that the cinema made there had for the city and for the country during the from the 1960s to the 1980s.

Directed by Martin Ainstein as part of the "Destino Futebol" series, the documentary, produced by ESPN Films, tells the moving story of former player and doctor Sócrates, who passed away on December 4, 2011. The documentary features testimonies from members of the former Corinthians player's family, including his brothers, among them the former player Raí, his mother, and his son Gustavo. Journalists Juca Kfouri, José Trajano, and Xico Sá are also interviewed, as well as musician Toquinho and former Corinthians and Brazilian national team teammates such as Zico and Wladimir. The production showcases Sócrates' time studying medicine in Ribeirão, his journey through the teams Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto, Corinthians, Fiorentina, Flamengo, and, of course, the national team. It's a great story told by people who knew the idol, remembering key moments of Sócrates' career as a doctor, player, musician, and writer.

Retelling the story of my father’s death is an attempt to fill a space full of gaps, to perceive life in inanimate things, to embody a disembodied figure, to populate an irreplaceable place, to speak the unspeakable.

Returning to the past in filming a home routine, Jorge reflects on the damage caused by a violence that grew inside him.

The enlightened and extra-terrestrial Brazilian genius-multi-instrumentalist flies to Asturias in 2008 to give a music workshop. His journey takes us on another: that of his career, the ostracism with which he would be punished, his perpetual crusade for the materialization of “the idea”, his unique inspiration and incredible sense of humour. All emitted through his words and those of the people that surround him. An authentic pioneer, a free and cosmic spirit.