Rubens Ewald Filho

This Brazilian erotic thriller tells the story of a young boy named Hugo who is sent to stay with his mother in a large, expensive house. It turns out that the house is a brothel and his mother is one of its resident prostitutes. Years later, Hugo, now an old politician, returns to the house to relive what happened there... (All Movie Guide)

The dream of Brazilian independence, under Dom Pedro I, is expressed in the cry of "Freedom or Death" (O Grito de Independencia ou Morte), since cries were the only way to rally up support against colonial oppression. Dom Pedro I (played by Tarcisio Meira) heads Brazil's break from his own parent's homeland, Portugal. A classic Brazilian historical costume drama epic. (imdb)

A video store clerk loses his mind each day goes by since he cannot get the girl he wants and he's feeling trapped in a job he hates. Living in oblivion and feeling completely apart from the world he turns his attention to cruel acts just to get his sense of relief. (imdb)

Before the streaming era, the video stores were the key for the beginning of home video experience in Brazil. The documentary narrates the history of São Paulo's video stores from its appearance until the overcoming of this platform. Owners, employees, customers and critics talk about the experience of renting a movie. (imdb)