Denying Brazil 2000

A documentary film about the taboos, stereotypes, and struggles of black actors in Brazilian television "soaps". Based on his own memories and on a sturdy body of research evidence, the director analyses race relations in Brazilian soap operas, calling attention to their likely influence on Brazilian African-Americans' identity-forming processes.

Amantes, Amanhã Se Houver Sol 1975

No Tempo dos Bravos 1965

Quero Essa Mulher Assim Mesmo 1963

Sonhando com Milhões 1963

Assassinato em Copacabana 1962

Quiero morir en carnaval 1961

Três Colegas de Batina 1961

The project of urbanization of a shantytown is endangered by lack of money. To get the necessary sum, three friars start to sing in plain clothes, incognito, also recording records and doing shows in nightclubs.

A Viúva Valentina 1960

Samba em Brasília 1960

Dona Xêpa 1959

Dona Xepa is a vegetable stand owner. She dreams about the success of her scientist son. The film is based on the play by Pedro Bloch.

Eu Sou o Tal 1959

Winner of a Theater talent contest, in which he was the only one to enroll, Belizário da Silva leaves his hometown, and tries to make it in Rio de Janeiro.

A Sogra 1954

Balança Mas Não Cai 1954

O Craque 1953

1953 Brazilian soccer drama.

O Homem dos Papagaios 1953

Poor crook gets a job as janitor in a luxury house. But he starts pretending be the rich owner of the house and in no time is owing multiple debts.