Mazzaropi 2013

A documentary on the life and work of Amácio Mazzaropi, a phenomenon of popularity and profitability of Brazilian cinema.

O Velho Guerreiro Não Morrerá - O Cangaceiro de Lima Barreto 50 Anos Depois 2011

O Cangaceiro 1997

This is a remake of Brazil's first international success in the cinema world. Just as its same name predecessor was, this film is a fictional version of the story of the "cangaceiros." These were bandits who sacked towns and spread terror throughout Northeastern Brazil in the 1930s. This group of outlaws is led by Captain Galdino and his wife Maria Bonita.

Feliz Ano Velho 1987

After diving into a shallow lake, a college student becomes tetraplegic. In his wheel chair, he remembers the important facts of his life as an adolescent.

Memória Vera Cruz: A Recuperação de um Sonho 1987

O Rei da Boca 1982

A humble farmer aspiring for richness leaves his land to become a prospector. He finds a precious gem and hides it from his employer, for which he ends up beaten and tortured. After being released, he kills the perpetrators and flees to the big city. There he finds some criminals who will end up transforming him into the most powerful drug dealer and pimp of the underworld.

The First Mass 1961

Meant principally for a sympathetic audience, whether Catholic or not, this routine story about a priest's receiving the call to the cloth may be a bit slow and theatrical for some viewers. Directed by Lima Barreto, the tale is told in a series of flashbacks as the priest remembers how he was transformed as a child into a person willing to give his life in service of the church and his God. Barreto also scripted the story, which in the end, may be too filled with religious platitudes and preachy overtones to effectively convey its message.

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes 1960

It is the story of Pedro, who after being passed over by his brothers, wanders the world in search of a better life, but on the way, finds children who eventually conquer it, and in order to help them, he passes scamming other people he met along the way, telling lies, however, always with the goal of helping him new friends. And kills a cow.

Cara de Fogo 1958

A family moves to a farm and witnesses some cattle thefts, then being chased by the criminal responsible for the crimes.

Paixão de Gaúcho 1957

In 1836 Brazil, a hawker arrives in a small village in the State of Rio Grande do Sul to avenge the death of a friend. He becomes friends with an outgoing knight, but they start loving the same woman. Besides, Farrapos War begins, and they take different positions in the conflict, leading to rivalry.

O Gato de Madame 1957

Arlindo works delivering the clothes that his wife washes. During a working day, he finds a customer's cat, who offers a reward to whoever returns it. To deliver the animal, he ends up going through a lot of confusion.

Osso, Amor e Papagaios 1957

A small town is taken upside down when an inventor finds a way to turn bones into gold.

A Carrocinha 1955

Man finds a job as a dog catcher, but feels sorry for the animals and sets them free.

Floradas na Serra 1954

Man and woman fall in love while in treatment for TB, in the beautiful town of Campos do Jordão.

Road to Crime 1954

In Sao Paulo , young Sergio works in a bank in which her ​​rich uncle is the president. Using his name to borrow money, Sergio takes a wasteful life frequenting nightclubs and dating the sophisticated starlet 's revues Margo. His uncle refuses to pay the loans and Sergio finds himself in difficulties that lead down a dark path.

Sai da Frente 1952

Isidoro Colepicula is a humble truck driver hired to transport some furniture from São Paulo to Santos, in his worn out truck he calls "Anastácio". Hiding among the pieces travels a bride who's trying to escape her own marriage. With his dog Coroné, he gets himself into many amusing situations, especially when the packed vehicle is left without brakes on a steep road, and he has to chase after it.