Carlos Alberto Riccelli
Carlos Alberto Riccelli (São Paulo, July 3, 1946) is a Brazilian actor and director. In 1990 he moved to the United States, returning to Brazil only to work in cinema and short television projects. On TV, he played some important characters in television drama, such as the Indian Aritana in the soap opera Aritana (1978) on the now extinct TV Tupi, Rudy in Sétimo Sentido (1982) and the fisherman Nô in the miniseries Riacho Doce (1990). His most famous work was the former model and prostitute César Ribeiro in Vale Tudo (1988).
Federal (2010)
Brasília. Vital is a Brazilian federal police deputy who leads a special investigation group that aims to capture the international drug trafficker Beque Batista. Three other officers make up the group: Dani, Rock and Lua. In parallel, Vital need to take care of ... (more)
Brasília. Vital is a Brazilian federal police deputy who leads a special investigation group that aims to capture the international drug trafficker Beque Batista. Three other officers make up the group: Dani, Rock and Lua. In parallel, Vital need to take care of ... (more)
Jorge, Um Brasileiro (1988)
After arguing with his ex-girlfriend, truck driver Jorge hits the road again, while remembering the past and questioning his friendship with his manipulative boss. (more)
After arguing with his ex-girlfriend, truck driver Jorge hits the road again, while remembering the past and questioning his friendship with his manipulative boss. (more)
The Sign of the City (2007)
Teca, a late-night radio show host, uses her astrological skills to help listeners who call in for advice. But her own life feels empty and lonely. One day she makes the acquaintance of her handsome new neighbour, Gil, only to find out he is married. (more)
Teca, a late-night radio show host, uses her astrological skills to help listeners who call in for advice. But her own life feels empty and lonely. One day she makes the acquaintance of her handsome new neighbour, Gil, only to find out he is married. (more)
They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981)
Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives ... (more)
Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives ... (more)
Trago Comigo (2016)
Telmo is a retired theater director that realizes he doesn't remember the time he spent kept in jail during the military dictatorship in Brazil. He decides to stage a play and, with threads of memory, he improvises the lines with his young cast. Telmo dives into ... (more)
Telmo is a retired theater director that realizes he doesn't remember the time he spent kept in jail during the military dictatorship in Brazil. He decides to stage a play and, with threads of memory, he improvises the lines with his young cast. Telmo dives into ... (more)
Onde Está a Felicidade? (2011)
Teodora discovers that her husband was having a virtual relationship and enters a crisis, which results in the loss of her job as a presenter of a culinary program. Disillusioned, she decides to hit the road and sets out on a journey of self-discovery, walking the ... (more)
Teodora discovers that her husband was having a virtual relationship and enters a crisis, which results in the loss of her job as a presenter of a culinary program. Disillusioned, she decides to hit the road and sets out on a journey of self-discovery, walking the ... (more)
Dracula, a Love Story (1980)
Count Dracula, taking on the new identity of Vladimir, leaves Transylvania and goes to Brazil in search of his son Rafael. This vampire romance was conceived to be a potential telenovela, but only ended up running as a TV miniseries with four installments because ... (more)
Count Dracula, taking on the new identity of Vladimir, leaves Transylvania and goes to Brazil in search of his son Rafael. This vampire romance was conceived to be a potential telenovela, but only ended up running as a TV miniseries with four installments because ... (more)
Sonho Sem Fim (1986)
The story of one of Brazilian cinema's pioneers, Eduardo Abelim, from the start of his career, in Rio de Janeiro, until his filming of the 1930 Revolution. To promote his films, Abelim would even perform car stunts, give classes on the occult and offer guidance on ... (more)
The story of one of Brazilian cinema's pioneers, Eduardo Abelim, from the start of his career, in Rio de Janeiro, until his filming of the 1930 Revolution. To promote his films, Abelim would even perform car stunts, give classes on the occult and offer guidance on ... (more)
The Dolphin (1987)
According to an Amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a Brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Boto, who transforms into a human to seduce and be loved by women and hated by men. One of her conquests is the daughter of a fisherman ... (more)
According to an Amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a Brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Boto, who transforms into a human to seduce and be loved by women and hated by men. One of her conquests is the daughter of a fisherman ... (more)
The life of Brazilian actress Leila Diniz. (more)
Two Streams (1999)
Young executive woman returns to small town of Dois Córregos and remembers the time, in the late 1960s, when she met her uncle there, a man who was running away from the military dictatorship ruling Brazil at the time. (more)
Young executive woman returns to small town of Dois Córregos and remembers the time, in the late 1960s, when she met her uncle there, a man who was running away from the military dictatorship ruling Brazil at the time. (more)
Brasília 18% (2006)
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. (more)
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. (more)
Mandrake
(2012)
An intriguing case lands on Mandrake's desk. Just when he thinks he has it solved, some unexpected news changes the course of events. (more)
An intriguing case lands on Mandrake's desk. Just when he thinks he has it solved, some unexpected news changes the course of events. (more)
A Moreninha (1970)
Carolina gathers some old friends in her house on Paquetá Island, in Rio de Janeiro. She will find, among them, the boyfriend she had during her childhood and with whom she had exchanged vows of eternal love. (more)
Carolina gathers some old friends in her house on Paquetá Island, in Rio de Janeiro. She will find, among them, the boyfriend she had during her childhood and with whom she had exchanged vows of eternal love. (more)
O Princípio do Prazer (1979)
In a financially troubled farm in the 1930's, its depraved owners become attracted to their new handsome and young handyman. (more)
In a financially troubled farm in the 1930's, its depraved owners become attracted to their new handsome and young handyman. (more)
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997)
"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema." (more)
"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema." (more)