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In 1958, Rodolfo Nanni made the documentary "O Drama das Secas" (The Drama of Droughts) in the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil. Half a century later, the director returns to the northeast, following the same route as his previous film. Now, he addresses not only the difficulties faced by small farmers, who continue to face enormous challenges, but also examines the issue of global climate change and its devastating consequences.
A man receives an unusual proposal: to participate in a reality show broadcast 24 hours on the internet. The only problem: the cameras film what happens inside the body, not outside. What if he gets shot?
Herbert Up Close is the life and music of Herbert Vianna, front man of the Paralamas do Sucesso, "the most successful band in Brazillian rock", according to the Billboard magazine. In 2001, Herbert had his career interrupted by an airplane accident that killed his wife and left him disabled. Sitting on a wheelchair, Herbert watches his past on a television, a life of fighting, persistence and achievements shown by close and caring vision from directors Roberto Berliner and Pedro Bronz. The film tells the inside story of one of the most talented musicians in Latin American pop music.
With humour, the documentary shows the drama and struggle to produce the low-budget film "Fourth Grade B" over four years.
Leo, a young hustler, gets himself in trouble by stealing from his pimp.
This DVD includes 20 songs by artist Porca Véia, recorded live, representing the authentic Southern Brazilian music.
During a vacation on a deserted beach, a couple falls victim to a serial killer on the high seas.
Less than four years to build a city. Thousands of workers. And their story…
This documentary is a sad sight of the reality of child abuse victims who now live in public shelters in Brazil, with stories told by themselves. Children and adolescents who are now in shelters were victims of violence. Most were the victim of the own family and others never knew theirs. The years are passing and the childhood and adolescence of them also ...
Goti and his friends Marcelo, Eliseu, Tomás, Ido and Geison will graduate on a Friday the 13th. To celebrate, they decide to make a party in Goti's house with booze, drugs and some girls. What they didn't expect is the visit of a masked killer - dressed as Ghostface in "Scream" -, who broke into the party to murder one by one.
Fictional work focusing on the character Lygia Clark in her creative processes that, through catharsis, materialize works that free her from her controversial worldview, enabling her to be realized as an artist.
On a visit to the interior of Piauí, Paula is kidnapped by a maniacal ex-boyfriend. In captivity, she meets Joaquim, a good man who made wrong choices in life. Feeling a mix of despair and faith, Paula decides to evangelize him while awaiting rescue.
This incredible partnership brings the stamped voices of Ney Matogrosso and Pedro Luis, in addition to percussion of "A Parede" (The Wall). "Vagabundo" mix semi-unreleased songs of Rio's underground scene with already established songs like "A ordem é samba" (The order is samba) by Jackson do Pandeiro and "Disritmia" (Dysrhythmia).
During the civil war years in Lebanon, Akram Zaatari recorded everyday life in a diary. Explosions, shelters, and also the purchase of a car and driving classes: “contradictions of the life that goes on in conflict areas”, says he. The diary was the first contact with image production, central in the videos and in the installations that he would later do. His work, bearing the marks of the country's changes, feature the key subjects of sexuality, politics and history. The film follows the artist in his country of origin and in Brazil, and brings as a bonus new testimonies from some of the main names in contemporary Lebanese art. Zaatari is an active articulator of the Lebanese scene, characterised by partnerships and multidisciplinarity.
Nobody dares to break the rules, for fear of the persecution of the Christian Command, until a woman, born in this era of repression of pleasure, meets the last man who lived the period when hedonism was still could be a style of viable life.
The basements of the Municipal Theater of São Paulo are home to a mysterious and deformed creature, The Phantom of the Opera. Passionate about music, he is delighted to hear Cristine Dae perform Fosca's aria, by Brazilian Carlos Gomes. But what is the line between admiration and envy? Unable to contain his impulses, the Phantom decides to eliminate the soprano and makes sure this happens in front of a packed audience.
Two lesbians who are 32 years together. Still in love and still sexually active.
In an old western town called "Descansas City", we find the gravedigger Zeca Funesto. In the fight for justice, truth and some customers, Zeca becomes his alter ego Kactus Kid.
Experimental film by Arthur Tuoto.
Imagine a place where young "monsters" from good families, frustrated artists, former child stars, working and unemployed people, promiscuous women, bitter spinsters, grumpy Orientals, closeted gays, internet pervs, evil teddy bears, humans and puppets — all equally foul-mouthed and irreverent — coexist in harmony. The Brazilian production of 'Avenue Q' staged in 2009.
A man in a suit is walking. Part one of a trilogy.
AIDS, Discrimination. Big questions that, in the voice of the Lady of the Night - A pansexual character that mixes in unbalanced doses political consciousness with poetic extravagance - acquire originality in front of an audience frantic and thirsty for a lot of joy and some ideology.
A RedesTV 2000 documentary about the German composer Hans-Joachim Koellreutter.
Cheering 25 years of rock, rwo of greatest brasilians bands are together in this increadible DVD. Great success in 80's and 90's, Paralamas do Sucesso and Titãs record their greatest hits in a live and crouded show.
The writer Ariano Suassuna is kidnapped by rebel forces that request a cultural rescue to free him.
Two men hook up for a one night stand of hot sex. In the morning one is gone, and so is some of the other's cash. After a repeat performance, more cash is missing. Should there be a third round?
A bunch of drunks at a party. Video poetry.
A man from the countryside sees his life changing when he wins 10 million in the lottery. Determined to begin a new life, he sets fire to all his belongings, including the winning ticket, which he forget was in his coat pocket.
Renata and Marcelo are a common Brazilian couple who are getting ready to go to a party. Amidst typical discussions, some not-so-typical revelations surface.
Winner. It was this word that went through the echo of Internacional de Porto Alegre in 2006, after the FIFA Club World Cup title. In a final historical story, the Colorado defeated Barcelona's mythological time, led by former tricolor Ronaldinho Gaúcho.
Facing many problems, such as impaired hearing and speaking, abnormal bone formation and poverty, Brazilian black naïve artist Moacir lives in the National Park of Chapada dos Veadeiros, aloof and oblivious of outside world, and was discovered by director Walter Carvalho in the 1980s. He spends his days drawing marvellous works with his crayons, depicting human and fantastic beings, fauna, flora, his own inner visions, mystical themes and sex, with a trace of impressive primitivism and beauty. The film registers his daily life.
Ultimately, who are you?
Rubber plantation owners enslaved the Hunikui for decades. Access to modern methods of recording was limited but vital to their survival. A compelling account of this tribe’s cultural resurgence seen through the eyes of their collective memory.