Roberto Farias
Roberto Farias was born on March 27, 1932 in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as Roberto Figueira de Farias. He is a director and producer, known for Under New Management (2003), Pra Frente, Brasil (1982) and Faça Sua História (2007). Brother of Reginaldo Faria, Riva Farias and Rogério Farias. Father of Mauro Farias, Maurício Farias, Lui Farias and Marisa Farias. Uncle of actor Marcelo Faria and director Regis Faria.
Go Ahead, Brazil! (1982)
Mid-1970s. When the military regime's "economic miracle" and the victory of the Brazilian football team on the World Cup serve as a distraction for the persecution of opposition leaders by the political police of the dictatorship. Under this context, Jofre Godoi da ... (more)
Mid-1970s. When the military regime's "economic miracle" and the victory of the Brazilian football team on the World Cup serve as a distraction for the persecution of opposition leaders by the political police of the dictatorship. Under this context, Jofre Godoi da ... (more)
Cidade Ameaçada (1960)
Based on true events, the film tells the story of Brazilian outlaw Promessinha, one of the most famous and feared criminals of his time, depicting his crimes and cruelty, until his death confronting the police. (more)
Based on true events, the film tells the story of Brazilian outlaw Promessinha, one of the most famous and feared criminals of his time, depicting his crimes and cruelty, until his death confronting the police. (more)
Um Candango na Belacap (1961)
During the inauguration of Brasília, Brazil's brand new capital city, singer and ballerina Gilda hides in a working-class night club to escape from an inconvenient millionaire who's trying to date her. (more)
During the inauguration of Brasília, Brazil's brand new capital city, singer and ballerina Gilda hides in a working-class night club to escape from an inconvenient millionaire who's trying to date her. (more)
Assault on the Pay Train (1962)
Based on true events in Rio de Janeiro, in 1960, when a gang having the infamous outlaw Tião Medonho as a leader performed a sensational railroad hold-up on a train carrying a small fortune. (more)
Based on true events in Rio de Janeiro, in 1960, when a gang having the infamous outlaw Tião Medonho as a leader performed a sensational railroad hold-up on a train carrying a small fortune. (more)
Tragic Jungle (1963)
In a company trading maté, workers are treated as slaves. Some of them try to escape, but those who are caught suffer severe punishments. (more)
In a company trading maté, workers are treated as slaves. Some of them try to escape, but those who are caught suffer severe punishments. (more)
A Pedra do Tesouro (1965)
Two adventurers try to remove a stone to find a great treasure. (more)
Two adventurers try to remove a stone to find a great treasure. (more)
João do Vale, Muita Gente Desconhece (2005)
Latest images of the artist still alive, an unprecedented composition, testimonies of friends, family and icons of Brazilian culture. (more)
Latest images of the artist still alive, an unprecedented composition, testimonies of friends, family and icons of Brazilian culture. (more)
Rico Ri à Toa (1957)
Taxi driver gets in a jam when he receives a lot of money as inheritance from a distant family member when in fact, the money came from a bank robbery. (more)
Taxi driver gets in a jam when he receives a lot of money as inheritance from a distant family member when in fact, the money came from a bank robbery. (more)
No Mundo da Lua (1958)
For a long time a couple exchanged love letters, he living in the Northeast and she in Rio de Janeiro. One day he goes to the wonderful city together with a colleague, but he soon faces a problem: since he has sent the girl a photo of someone else, he is afraid to ... (more)
For a long time a couple exchanged love letters, he living in the Northeast and she in Rio de Janeiro. One day he goes to the wonderful city together with a colleague, but he soon faces a problem: since he has sent the girl a photo of someone else, he is afraid to ... (more)
Every Maiden Has a Parent Who Is a Beast (1966)
General's daughter, who lives with her boyfriend without being married, gets in trouble when her conservative father decides to visit her. A friend decides to help them, but things only get worse. (more)
General's daughter, who lives with her boyfriend without being married, gets in trouble when her conservative father decides to visit her. A friend decides to help them, but things only get worse. (more)
Roberto Carlos e o Diamante Cor-de-Rosa (1968)
A statuette bought in an antique shop in Tokyo may lead to the discovery of a great treasure. (more)
A statuette bought in an antique shop in Tokyo may lead to the discovery of a great treasure. (more)
Roberto Carlos em Ritmo de Aventura (1968)
While making a movie in Rio de Janeiro, the singer Roberto Carlos is kidnapped by an international gang that wants to make money with his songs in a computer, together with Pierre (José Lewgoy) , the villain of the movie, and sent to New York. (more)
While making a movie in Rio de Janeiro, the singer Roberto Carlos is kidnapped by an international gang that wants to make money with his songs in a computer, together with Pierre (José Lewgoy) , the villain of the movie, and sent to New York. (more)
Roberto Carlos a 300 Quilômetros por Hora (1971)
A mechanic who wants to become a race car pilot has his great opportunity when he has to take the place of another pilot who had suffered an accident. (more)
A mechanic who wants to become a race car pilot has his great opportunity when he has to take the place of another pilot who had suffered an accident. (more)
Documentary about race car driver Emerson Fittipaldi (more)
Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida (1987)
In the small town of Taperoá João Grilo and confusion Chicó live setting, addressing a sacristan and a humble baker. Everyone lives under the excesses of the bishop, the priest and the major. Until an attack on the city, all die at the hands of the bandit Severino ... (more)
In the small town of Taperoá João Grilo and confusion Chicó live setting, addressing a sacristan and a humble baker. Everyone lives under the excesses of the bishop, the priest and the major. Until an attack on the city, all die at the hands of the bandit Severino ... (more)
Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century (2017)
Two years of research and visits to collections, cinematheques and museums; almost seventy interviews that generated 30 hours of recorded material; more than two hundred scanned photos and more than one hundred films watched. In total, more than a thousand hours of ... (more)
Two years of research and visits to collections, cinematheques and museums; almost seventy interviews that generated 30 hours of recorded material; more than two hundred scanned photos and more than one hundred films watched. In total, more than a thousand hours of ... (more)
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana - O Filme (2015)
Adaptation of the series shown in 1992. A sequence of crimes in the same style intrigue: a man walks with a woman on the beach; she dresses as a bride and is brutally strangled in the middle of the act of love. To prove the authorship of the crimes is the great ... (more)
Adaptation of the series shown in 1992. A sequence of crimes in the same style intrigue: a man walks with a woman on the beach; she dresses as a bride and is brutally strangled in the middle of the act of love. To prove the authorship of the crimes is the great ... (more)
