Tarcísio Meira

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 personal vision of contemporary Brazil and its evolution, with a number of archetypes which recall some of Glauber Rocha's previous films: the Indian, the Colonizer, the Nordeste man, the Worker, the Amazon, the Bourgeois and a black Christ bringing new revolutionary hope for the Third World.

Man meets woman, and invites her home. The two start an intense relationship in order to shield themselves from loneliness. (imdb)

Powerful and insatiable millionaire hides in his own private island for the weekend, in search of answers for his feeling of personal dissatisfaction. But he is not alone on the beautiful beach: he's surrounded by the women he cares for, especially his daughter, for whom he nurtures an almost incestuous desire. (imdb)

Couple of lovers want to steal the income of a popular soccer game, at Maracanã Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro. (imdb)

A photo-journalist goes to Brazil to investigate a savage crime boss. She becomes infatuated with the story. (imdb)

In 1970, the crimes of Esquadrão da Morte by refinement of violence sparked a wave of reactions across the country. This is the story of Mateus Romeiro, the most famous of the officers who joined the group of Homens de Aço, one of the factions which divided the squad.

After stirring society by leaving her groom at the alter and going directly to a prostitution house, a young model becomes the city's most famous harlot, known as "Hilda the Hurricane", in the 50's Brazil. She could do fine if it wasn't for Malthus, a young novice said to be a saint, for whom she falls in love. However, the boy is kept under the strict, severe doctrine of Father Nelson, a conservative priest intolerant even to every minor sin. (imdb)

Jane is to marry Rodrigo, but can not leave her other lovers, which include an older man and even the priest for the ceremony. Even after marriage, she has an intense love life. The situation worsens when he meets Peter, a former marketer with a career on the rise in the numbers game.

After being run down by a car, a man asks a passer-by for a last kiss before dying. The other man, full of pity for him, obliges his wish. Soon it becomes the talk of the town, and perverted society starts implying that the two men were lovers, affecting his life and his marriage. (imdb)

Lalau travels through the interior of Brazil, performing in a stand-up show. His father Ramon Velasco is also a comedian of the show and the businessman. One day Lalau receives a millionaire proposal to use their talents and pretend to be a famous Guru in a motivational speech.

In colonial Brazil, rich farmer and owner of slaves is blackmailed by a lady; to get rid of the problem, he involves innocent countrymen in a diabolical plan. (imdb)

The film tells the story of a criminal, the rise until the fall. (wikipedia)

A documentary about the Boca do Lixo, the Brazilian Bollywood.

A documentary about one of greatest braziliian cinematographers.

Clemente Celidônio, better known as Quelemente, takes care of a herd near his house in Pajeú das Flores, Brazil. When he arrives at the house he finds tragedy in the family: Marizolina, his sister, was raped by a stranger. Wanting revenge, Quelemente leaves in search of the man of whom Marizolina described two details: a scar on the face and the lack of a finger. For this mission, the long journey, during which Quelemente will live many adventures...

A professional hitman returns to Brazil and is hired to eliminate an Argentine Delegate in a Rio de Janeiro convention. Inspector José da Silva realizes the plot and starts to pursuit him. (letterboxd)

Fernão Dias Paes goes wild.