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Through abrupt soundtrack shifts, this short film jumps between historical political imagery to explore the cinematic language of propaganda, unpacking complex concepts through sensory explosions — from the Brazilian military dictatorship to the Chinese revolution.
Vini Jr. has it all: talent, resilience and boldness. Follow his dancing, unpredictable feet on his inspiring journey to becoming a global soccer star.
Following the origins of comedy and how its importance has been lost throughout the years, this documentary explores how awards ceremonies validate drama as the superior genre. Tired of being ignored by critics, Brazilian actor and comedian Tunico decides to star in a dramatic film, hoping to finally gain the recognition he always deserved.
A documentary about a young man who questions the meaning of the term "family", showing his view on family through his group of high school friends who he considers his second family.
a short film about the end of the world. filmed with an old digicam at a park on all souls’ day, 2025. two best friends talk about turtles and watch people in their natural habitat while listening to tomate cereja.
"Still With Us" is a fictional documentary-drama that follows the story of Violet Kingsley, a young woman whose life is drastically altered by a car accident that leaves her in a coma. Through interviews with friends and family, as well as videos recorded by them in the hope of her recovery, the film explores the profound impact of the event. It is a reflection on friendship, memory, and the attempt to keep the presence of a loved one alive.
Making amateur films is hard, but these guys combine business with pleasure, filming with their children and nephews, making it a family affair. See from their point of view a vision of underground cinema that you've never seen before.
For decades, the countries of the African Sahel region have been targets of colonialism and exploitation by France and other Western powers. This documentary addresses the popular resistance and new paths of development forged by Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali after experiencing civil and military uprisings in recent years. The film explores the popular resistance that sustains the revolution in the three Sahel countries and was made after extensive coverage of the ongoing social dynamics and geopolitical disputes.
How do you find beauty when everything seems dead? Midst a world that refuses to slow down, cemeteries emerge as a refuge of silence and reflection. The workers of the Vila Mariana Cemetery reflect on life, death, and the invisible, while searching, among remnants and absences, for what insists on remaining.
The short documentary traces the fading light of Belém’s silver screens through the eyes of a young filmmaker and aspiring historian. With camera in hand, he sets out to preserve the stories of the three movie theaters that once defined the city’s cultural pulse
A tragic hostage case from 2008 Brazil unfolds through unseen diary entries, family interviews, and media coverage, as a 15-year-old girl is held captive by her ex-boyfriend for 100 hours while TV networks broadcast it live.
A community of cats lives in the Soledade Cemetery Park in Belém. "7 Vidas" follows these animals through a fictional letter written by one of them to his former owner. With real images of the cats among graves and trees, the film builds a sensitive narrative about abandonment, freedom and memory, revealing the poetry hidden in the coexistence between life and death.
Documentary about Indigenous peoples' profound connection to nature and their struggle against deforestation, a grave threat to their way of life and the ecosystem they call home.
The first biographical documentary film about the greatest Brazilian sailor by miles traveled. Setting sail from Salvador - Bahia - Brazil, Capital of the Blue Amazon, the Ukrainian Brazilian personality Aleixo Belov has already circumnavigated the globe five times, three of them alone, aboard a little sailboat built in his own backyard.
BATE CABELO! unveils the story of an artistic creation that became a living symbol of memory, embodiment, and resistance.
The film follows Samira and Thalia, two characters who reflect on their personal experiences with cinema, exploring how this relationship is built in everyday life.
After naturally conceiving a child during the COVID-19 pandemic, trans-centered couple Isis and Lourenzo begin a journey across Brazil in search of respectful and specialized prenatal care, while fighting for their family's rights in what kills the most trans people in the world.
A journey through the Brazilian Amazon, guided by the eyes of Renato, a Carioca turned Amazorioca. A reflection on identity, the legacy of an ancestral territory, and the cost of progress. An ode to the forest and the fragility of what remains.
The documentary investigates the relationships between lesbian couples, the environments they occupy and the memories they create.
Brazilian pop star Anitta reveals her most intimate world yet in this documentary that explores her dual identity, personal struggles and search for joy.
A woman places a chair on the sidewalk in Rio and watches as the neighbourhood "unfolds" before her eyes – like a movie scene. Workers, tourists, dogs and street life combine to form a Copacabana portrait, through clever editing and montage.
The documentary tells the story of Karol Wojtyła, Pope John Paul II, with rare footage and exclusive information. Born in Poland under Nazi and Communist occupation, he faced persecution, KGB surveillance, and miraculously survived an assassination attempt, all without ever giving in to fear. Discover how, through his faith in Christ, acts of evangelization in atheist countries, and the use of art and philosophy, John Paul II inspired millions, strengthened the Solidarity movement, and contributed to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
As one walks through the rooms of the grandparents' old house, a photo film reveals lives that withstand the passage of time — memories imprinted in objects, sounds, and habits; where absence is felt in what remains, and existence is traced by what is gone.
The documentary takes us into the worlds of Berna and Zélia, two women who care for different marine conservation units. Beyond the obvious need to preserve these environments, we delve into their stories, relationships, and daily lives. The changing tides reveal courage, warmth, death, and life. After all, do these places need them, or do they need these places to survive?
Beyond the lights and magic of the ring, this documentary follows the lives of the main stars of comedy: clowns.
The documentary follows Nicolas Vlavianos (1929-2022), a renowned sculptor, in the final years of his life. It captures the moment — when he is around 90 years old — that he returns to an old drawer, tries to pick up his tools, and realizes he no longer has the strength to hold them. That simple gesture becomes the symbolic trigger: the end of his long creative cycle and the beginning of a farewell to his art. From there, the film documents the dismantling of Vlavianos’s studio and workspace, and the gradual process of his withdrawal from physical creation. It’s not just a retrospective of works: it’s a portrait of decline, memory, mortality, and legacy.
After surviving the massacre in which the police killed ten landless workers in Pará’s Amazon region, Fernando dos Santos becomes the only survivor to reveal his identity and testify. Still shaken, he recounts how the police murdered his boyfriend and tortured his companions, yet the film portrays him as far more than a victim: a courageous man who left the city’s comfort to chase the dream of owning land, using humor and intelligence to endure the solitude of being a gay man in rural Brazil. Alongside him is José Vargas, an idealistic lawyer defending the survivors and their right to justice. As he faces threats and isolation, the film exposes the human cost of truth, resilience, and the struggle for dignity in a land scarred by violence and inequality.
This biopic documents the life and work of one of Brazil’s most prolific artists: Milton Gonçalves. This actor and director are credited with more than sixty television titles, seventy movies and twenty plays. Known from classic full-length features like Macunaíma, They Don't Wear Black Tie and Kiss of the Spider Woman, his dramatic versatility also encompasses major Brazilian soap operas, including O Bem Amado and Roque Santeiro. With his talent, he overcame barriers faced by many Black performers in Brazil. An active on-screen and on-stage presence since the 1950s, his name is synonymous with the history of Brazilian television, theatre and cinema, making him a landmark talent in the performing arts world.
In the wake of a dream, João Vieira Torres sets off to find the children that his grandmother Aurora, a midwife, helped deliver. Through encounters with the living and the dead, he uncovers tragic destinies which reflect a structural history of violence against women. A curse dispelled by the means of cinema, resulting in a film of exceptionally rare beauty.
It explores Rita Lee's personal life and her creative process, revealing her musical talent and her ability to transform on stage. Rita herself guides the narrative through past interviews she gave throughout her career and current testimonies.
Real testimonials from five Latin American immigrants who share their experiences and challenges, recounting what it has been like to build a new life in Brazil from their different perspectives in the city of Foz do Iguaçu. Individual experiences are revealed and reflect on belonging, identity, and the constant reinvention of those who cross territories in search of new opportunities.
A group of filmmakers documents the daily lives of two organic farmers, Kazuo and Zé. The film explores themes such as labor, retirement, and the very art of filmmaking, through the use of self-referential language that permeates the narrative.
Reunited at the Argento Mansion, the cast and creators of Scars of Beauty come together to dish on all the behind-the-scenes details, most memorable moments, and viral social-media reactions generated by the hit telenovela.
A documentary that observes the daily lives of three LGBTQ+ families through the perspectives of their children. With an intimate and attentive camera, it explores family life as it is shaped by care, affection, listening, and presence rather than by fixed structures or traditional models. Small gestures, shared moments, and ordinary routines reveal how bonds are formed and sustained within homes built on chosen kinship and mutual respect. By focusing on proximity and tenderness, the film gently dismantles normative ideas of family, offering a sensitive portrait of domestic spaces where love, identity, and belonging are continuously negotiated and reaffirmed.