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The time-frame is the 1930s, during the dictatorial regime of Getulio Vargas. Because of his anti-Vargas sentiments, Ramos is shipped off to a hellhole of a prison island. Knowing full well that he's expected to die in jail rather than be "rehabilitated," Ramos nonetheless survives, if for no other reason than to expose the sadistic cruelties of Vargas' minions... (All Movie Guide)

In 1925, Gabriela becomes cook, mistress, and then wife of Nacib, a bar owner in a small Brazilian coastal town runs by the local colonels. Nacib becomes tired of Gabriela's uneducated ways, and annuls the marriage when he finds her in bed with his friend Tonico. The political ways of the town modernize slightly and Gabriela returns as Nacib's mistress. (imdb)

It's Christmas Eve and an aunt and her nephew have to deal with their platonic relationship.

The movie shows the passing of time in the life of a young woman, called Dindi. Owner of a greengrocer (which is almost going under bankruptcy) in Rio de Janeiro, Dindi struggles to survive, while she's been persecuted by a moneylender and a mysterious old man.

Sexy girl seduces all the members of her family. She indirectly causes the failure of his father's marriage.

Based on 19th century story "O Alienista" by great Brazilian writer Machado de Assis, the film is a free adaptation, telling the story of Catholic priest Simão Bacamarte who comes to the small town of Serafim to investigate on the phenomenon of madness and ends up putting most of its inhabitants in an asylum, making things get out of control. (imdb)

Adapting the novel by Jorge Amado Bahia in the early 20th century, when the students of the Medical School defend the race of their African ancestors. Pedro is Archanjo Ojuobá, mulatto, capoeira, guitar player, drinker, and father of many children made with the most beautiful black, mulatto and white women.

Anthropological and scientific experiments are conducted on a desert island by Dr. Blum (Pereio) and Elza (Ruth de Souza). They have the help of an old fisherman and the employee responsible for tasks.

The biography of controversial Brazilian artist Luz del Fuego (her artistic name), highlighting her eccentric lifestyle and public manifestations. As in the film, she is best remembered for being ahead of her time, and for her public outcry (also the movie's tagline): Todo Mundo Nu! (Everyone get naked!). She was also an ardent activist of nudism, in an era where nudism was not exactly embraced. (imdb)

Biography of one of the legendary names in the Samba genre of Brazilian music. Although he could hardly dance or play an instrument, he became one of the main composers of Portela, an important Samba "school" in Rio de Janeiro. (imdb)

Erotic comedy in five segments, starring the same actor (Chico Anysio)

Two old men lives a secret romance for decades

Film in four segments: "Colagem", "Balanço", "Bandeira Zero" and "Sexta-Feira da Paixão, Sábado de Aleluia", having in common a strongly allegorical and gross protest tone in the approach of its subjects. (imdb)

In São Paulo, during the 1920s, a woman who is loved by a telegraphist and seduced by a slacker ends up in prostitution. (imdb)

Girl and her boyfriend are kidnapped. She develops a strange attraction to her kidnapper and the two get involved. (imdb)

Based on the musical play "Pobre Menina Rica" (Poor Rich Girl), by Vinícius de Moraes and Carlos Lyra, it tells the story of people from slums occupying an empty town and establishing a new society there. At the same time, a rich girl falls in love with a shanty-town guy. (imdb)

Four bandits kidnap the son of a wealthy farmer. On the trail, they seek shelter in a lonely farm where they live a widow and her young granddaughter. One of the thieves starts a torrid affair with the girl, raising intrigues and ambitions. His partner then decides not to split the ransom money.

In a small town in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, a woman rebels against local morality after her child dies, with tragic results. (imdb)

At the beginning of the 19th century, the musician Pestana became famous in the halls of Rio de Janeiro with his popular songs. However, his greatest desire is to consecrate himself as a classical composer, which causes him inner conflicts.

An alien, master of the time from a distant star who travels centuries to centuries, explores our planet. He finds himself on a Brazilian beach with his magic ring.