Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado 2009

The life of a famous Brazilian film and television actor, including testimonials from people who knew him and worked with him, as well as excerpts from films and videos in which he acted.

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.

Boca 1994

A photo-journalist goes to Brazil to investigate a savage crime boss. She becomes infatuated with the story.

Boca de Ouro 1990

Morte e Vida Severina 1981

The saga of Severino, a poor guy living in the back country of Northeast Brazil, leaving for the big city of Recife, in search of a better life.

Despedida de Casado 1977

Conceição 1960

Quase no Céu 1949