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A hush rests upon the monastery, stirred by echoes that drift through its halls. Chants, prayers, and gentle whispers compose the soundscape of the Mosteiro de Nossa Senhora das Graças — a space where mystery lingers and peace feels absolute.
Recounting real events inspired by the revolutionary theater group that transformed the artistic scene in the city of Olinda in the 1970s, Once Upon a Time Diversiones tells the story of newcomer Sharlene Esse’s first night—and future first transgender leading lady of Pernambuco theater—at the most charismatic performance house in a not-so-distant kingdom.
Virginia is a 43-year-old transgender woman who works as a community health agent in Guarulhos, Brazil. The film follows a day in her life, marked by the exhaustion of work, but also by meaningful encounters, dreams, and, above all, the need to live – and resist.
As a prayer, a character exhausted by her own life desperately calls out to something with no name as a last resource for help in her existence. Through the analogy of a lamp that slowly turns on as if answering her request, let there be "light".
Three friends endure a turbulent workday and, at the end of the day, end up in the sea.
Paulo tirelessly seeks to avenge his father's death, confronting his limits as he gets closer to the truth.
An independent crew organizes sound system-style events for their community in the far north of São Paulo, using reggae music as a central form of cultural expression and resistance. Through pulsating bass, street parties, and collective gatherings, they transform public space into a vibrant platform for the identity, memory, and voice of the urban periphery.
Rita hates her new neighborhood. While grudgingly living in her son's apartment, the old lady will find a new bed to tame her sleeplessness.
When he was a young xondaro, a warrior of the Guarani people, Libório would venture onto farms and confront landowners in search of the Jateí bee. Now an elder, he teaches his grandchildren to raise the bees within their own village: “Back then, the forest was free. If you wanted, you could go in and bring back Jateí, hunt and bring back animals. Not anymore—today we only have this small patch of forest where the Ava Guarani are allowed to enter.”
Arquivo Aberto is a series of five videos that revisits the "Vídeos nas Aldeias" project with the aim of returning the audiovisual recordings made during the project to the original communities.
A year after the first edition of the "Festival Maia" in the city of São Mateus do Sul, old and new artists and invited bands appear at the event, exhibiting their art for the world to see, and reinforcing the power of original and independent art from a small town in the interior of Paraná.
After touring across Brazil — from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, and Belém — the Tempo Rei concert series brought to life a repertoire that spans decades of musical history, winning over new audiences with every stop. Now, this cinematic concert film invites viewers to experience from home the grand finale of an unforgettable musical journey — a celebration of legacy, rhythm, and time itself.
The Ship That Never Lands hovers over a quilombola community in the semi-arid region of Paraíba The local residents must deal with the consequences of this event. A sci-fi documentary in the lands of Aruanda.
In a Brazil measured 6×1, Girassóis follows the daily life of Zé, an elderly Black man who is still forced to work. Portraying the harsh reality that burdens Brazilian workers, the story reflects on the challenges of labor—from the daily grind to its impact on family relationships and the fading hopes for a hostile future. Loosely based on true events.
Darcíla, a 70-year-old seamstress, finds herself facing circumstances that force her to start over, triggering a deep and unexpected transformation.
“Beelzebub” metaphorically reflects through historical and visual contrast what could be spirituality in opposition to shame, violence and fear. A child wakes up from a violent dream to an unusual day in her life, forcing her to prove to herself if she could face the lonely journey of an apostate looking for a spiritual path.
After a difficult breakup, Helena receives an anonymous gift that refuses to leave her alone.
A visual essay on desire and cruelty inspired by the writings of Antonin Artaud. "autópsia" is the music video for the song of the same name from the album "para lhe refazer a anatomia" by the brazilian multiartist Marvi.
A woman sees an apparition at a waterfall near her home. Obsessed by the ghost's image, which naturally begins to fade from her memory, she hunts down and captures a butterfly, hoping it will make the ghost reappear.
Trying to understand what a body without a horse is by seeing what it’s capable of, the film shows a very present absence. With minimalist and handcrafted visuals, we follow the body as it performs a series of actions, yet remaining horseless. Playing with choreographic movements, language and its metaphors, the film explores how absence can shape the way we move, desire, forget and remember.
The feature film “Anti-Heróis do Udigrudi Baiano” focuses on experimental works produced in the marginal cinema movement in Bahia, including works such as “Meteorango Kid”, “Caveira My Friend”, “Anjo Negro” and “Superoutro”, among others, which explore the trajectory of disruptive characters, on the margins of society, with irreverent movements guiding the narratives and concepts that this generation proposed.
Approached with this meaningful project about bullying, we knew we had to handle it with care. Our goal was to bring sensitivity and impact to the story. Back-to-school season is a time of fresh starts, and we wanted to spark important conversations for kids and families.
The Mediator tries to remain impartial while filming people calling for a coup d'état in Brazil.
Four families recount how they met and formed their families at a time when marriage and civil unions were denied to LGBT+ people. The film demonstrates what homophobia seeks to attack: love and family.
When Beth asks her childhood friend Ary to take in her godson, he doesn’t expect their time together to awaken dangerous desires. What seemed like an act of friendship turns into tension and confusion, turning Ary’s life upside down and pushing every boundary to the edge.
The turn of the year is approaching for friends Day, Samantha, Luzia and Jurema. Along with it, the Ciclo de Reis takes place, a festive-religious period that confronts their lives. (João Cabral, Juazeiro do Norte-CE).
Marcelo arranged a date with Regina, but on the condition that he would introduce his friend Gustavo to Elis, her friend. What was supposed to be a simple romantic date ends up becoming an example of how opposites don’t always attract.