Camilo Beviláqua

Based on the true story of the tragic war of Canudos in the late 1890's. The newly born Republic has brought nothing but oppression and discomfort to the poor people of the rural areas of northeastern Brazil. The separation of church and state and the imposition of abusive taxes, among other measures, made this people think that the Republic was the Anti-Christ... (imdb)

The real story of a captain who, during the military dictatorship in Brazil, deserted Brazilian Army and got involved in left-wing guerilla groups, becoming one of their most prominent leaders. (imdb)

The whole story happens in one day in Rio. Four episodes: "Jealousy" with a mature woman, "Resentment" with a woman psychoanalyst, "Love" with a lyrical singer and "Fear" with a teenager girl harassed by her stepfather. (brazzil.com)

In 1963, in the fictitious city of Antares in South of Brazil, the workers decide to strike, fighting for better salaries and working conditions... (imdb)

A star medical examiner is called to Brasília, the administrative capital of Brazil, to confirm the identity of a beautiful, young congressional aide's dead body. But his scientific rigor soon leads him to details of a multi-layered political scandal. (imdb)

The day-to-day life of a young girl in the town of Diamantina, Brazil, on the end of 19th Century, based on real life diaries. (imdb)

Three stories having as scenery the countryside of Brazil. The first is about two old friends. In the second, a cowboy is afraid of the past. The third depicts a relationship between a florist and his beautiful wife, marred by jealousy. (imdb)

The ideological conflict between Joaquim Bolívar (Sérgio Siviero), a young barber member of the Communist Party and the powerful Coronel Gaudêncio (Othon Bastos), a typical province political leader. (imdb)