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Malandro (1986)

In Rio de Janeiro's bohemian district called Lapa, during the '40s, a stylish and popular scoundrel exploits a cabaret singer, and earns his living by means of petty swindles. But then he meets Ludmila, the cabaret owner's daughter, who wants to get rich smuggling ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ruy Guerra
CAST:  Edson Celulari  •  Claudia Ohana  •  Elba Ramalho  •  Fábio Sabag

In Rio de Janeiro's bohemian district called Lapa, during the '40s, a stylish and popular scoundrel exploits a cabaret singer, and earns his living by means of petty swindles. But then he meets Ludmila, the cabaret owner's daughter, who wants to get rich smuggling ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ruy Guerra
CAST:  Edson Celulari  •  Claudia Ohana  •  Elba Ramalho  •  Fábio Sabag

Federal Bank Heist (2011)

"The Baron" wanted to commit the perfect heist involving 3 tons of money and no violence. For this he would need the right people willing to get 1 million dollars to take part in this job. Based on true events, in 2005, 168,000,000 Brazilian Real (almost 80,000,000 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marcos Paulo
CAST:  Eriberto Leão  •  Hermila Guedes  •  Milhem Cortaz  •  Lima Duarte

"The Baron" wanted to commit the perfect heist involving 3 tons of money and no violence. For this he would need the right people willing to get 1 million dollars to take part in this job. Based on true events, in 2005, 168,000,000 Brazilian Real (almost 80,000,000 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marcos Paulo
CAST:  Eriberto Leão  •  Hermila Guedes  •  Milhem Cortaz  •  Lima Duarte

André, a Cara e a Coragem (1971)

Country boy arrives in Rio de Janeiro, looking for a better life, but he finds it extremely difficult to get a job, and even has to work as a pimp in order to survive.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Xavier de Oliveira
CAST:  Ângela Valério  •  Echio Reis  •  Stepan Nercessian  •  Antonio Patiño

Country boy arrives in Rio de Janeiro, looking for a better life, but he finds it extremely difficult to get a job, and even has to work as a pimp in order to survive.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Xavier de Oliveira
CAST:  Ângela Valério  •  Echio Reis  •  Stepan Nercessian  •  Antonio Patiño

My Mom Is a Character 2 (2016)

Dona Hermínia is back, but now rich and famous since she is the host of her own successful TV show. However, the overprotective character will have to deal with her children's departures, as Marcelina and Juliano decide to move out. In counterpart, she will welcome ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  César Rodrigues
CAST:  Paulo Gustavo  •  Rodrigo Pandolfo  •  Mariana Xavier  •  Patrícya Travassos

Dona Hermínia is back, but now rich and famous since she is the host of her own successful TV show. However, the overprotective character will have to deal with her children's departures, as Marcelina and Juliano decide to move out. In counterpart, she will welcome ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  César Rodrigues
CAST:  Paulo Gustavo  •  Rodrigo Pandolfo  •  Mariana Xavier  •  Patrícya Travassos

Lamento (2019)

We are at all times making decisions that define who we are and what we face in our day to day. Elder manages the hotel inherited from his father throughout his life. In his hands the hotel went from a luxury resort to a hotel on the verge of bankruptcy. He is the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Diego Lopes  •  Claudio Bitencourt
CAST:  Marco Ricca  •  Thaila Ayala  •  Veronica Rodrigues  •  Diego Kozievitch

We are at all times making decisions that define who we are and what we face in our day to day. Elder manages the hotel inherited from his father throughout his life. In his hands the hotel went from a luxury resort to a hotel on the verge of bankruptcy. He is the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Diego Lopes  •  Claudio Bitencourt
CAST:  Marco Ricca  •  Thaila Ayala  •  Veronica Rodrigues  •  Diego Kozievitch

Insônia (1982)

A three-episode anthology film based on short stories by Brazilian writer Graciliano Ramos.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nelson Pereira dos Santos  •  Emmanuel Cavalcanti  •  Luiz Paulino dos Santos
CAST:  Nelson Dantas  •  Bete Mendes  •  Otávio Augusto  •  Luiza Barreto Leite

A three-episode anthology film based on short stories by Brazilian writer Graciliano Ramos.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nelson Pereira dos Santos  •  Emmanuel Cavalcanti  •  Luiz Paulino dos Santos
CAST:  Nelson Dantas  •  Bete Mendes  •  Otávio Augusto  •  Luiza Barreto Leite

Com Licença, Eu Vou à Luta (1985)

In Nilópolis, Eliane, a 15-year-old girl, who is the daughter of a lower-middle-class couple, falls in love with Otávio, a 33-year-old divorcee. Upon learning of the relationship, Eliane's parents forbid her to meet her lover.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lui Farias
CAST:  Reginaldo Faria  •  Denise Fraga  •  Marieta Severo

In Nilópolis, Eliane, a 15-year-old girl, who is the daughter of a lower-middle-class couple, falls in love with Otávio, a 33-year-old divorcee. Upon learning of the relationship, Eliane's parents forbid her to meet her lover.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lui Farias
CAST:  Reginaldo Faria  •  Denise Fraga  •  Marieta Severo

Soul's Boundary (1988)

The story of two brothers who are trying to farm in the Brazilian Amazon.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hermano Penna
CAST:  Suzana Gonçalves  •  Joel Barcellos  •  Orlando Vieira  •  Cláudio Mamberti

The story of two brothers who are trying to farm in the Brazilian Amazon.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hermano Penna
CAST:  Suzana Gonçalves  •  Joel Barcellos  •  Orlando Vieira  •  Cláudio Mamberti

Stelinha (1990)

A young rock singer meets his childhood heroine, a famous singer who is now wallowing in alcohol and sex.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Miguel Faria Jr.
CAST:  Esther Góes  •  Marcos Palmeira  •  Ana Beatriz Nogueira  •  Emiliano Queiroz

A young rock singer meets his childhood heroine, a famous singer who is now wallowing in alcohol and sex.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Miguel Faria Jr.
CAST:  Esther Góes  •  Marcos Palmeira  •  Ana Beatriz Nogueira  •  Emiliano Queiroz

Aladim e a Lâmpada Maravilhosa (1973)

Aladdin and Dracolim sell a miraculous elixir with help from Marina by Aladdin who is passionate. Bandits come disguised in Aladdin's house and try to take the ring since Aladdin has the power to run a magic lamp.  (more)

DIRECTION:  J.B. Tanko
CAST:  Renato Aragão  •  Dedé Santana  •  Monique Lafond  •  Gracinda Freire

Aladdin and Dracolim sell a miraculous elixir with help from Marina by Aladdin who is passionate. Bandits come disguised in Aladdin's house and try to take the ring since Aladdin has the power to run a magic lamp.  (more)

DIRECTION:  J.B. Tanko
CAST:  Renato Aragão  •  Dedé Santana  •  Monique Lafond  •  Gracinda Freire

Deadly Cruelty (1976)

Man leaves his family behind and moves to Nova Iguaçu, a poor and violent city in the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. He tries to rebuild his life, but falls in love with a woman who despises him, which drives him mad.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Luiz Paulino dos Santos
CAST:  Jofre Soares  •  Marieta Severo  •  Maurício do Valle  •  Marlene França

Man leaves his family behind and moves to Nova Iguaçu, a poor and violent city in the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. He tries to rebuild his life, but falls in love with a woman who despises him, which drives him mad.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Luiz Paulino dos Santos
CAST:  Jofre Soares  •  Marieta Severo  •  Maurício do Valle  •  Marlene França

Cassy Jones, O Magnífico Sedutor (1972)

A tireless and incorrigible seducer looks for - and seems to find - the woman of his life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Luiz Sérgio Person
CAST:  Paulo José  •  Sandra Bréa  •  Sônia Clara  •  Glauce Rocha

A tireless and incorrigible seducer looks for - and seems to find - the woman of his life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Luiz Sérgio Person
CAST:  Paulo José  •  Sandra Bréa  •  Sônia Clara  •  Glauce Rocha