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122 Award-Winning Brazilian Films

122 titles

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  1. 101Gaijin: A Brazilian OdysseyMovie · 1980 · 112m · DramaThis moving film tells the true story of Japanese immigrants who moved to Brazil during a difficult time, hoping for a better life. Leaving their home, they encountered many obstacles as they established themselves in a new country. The story focuses on their strength and persistence, showing how they adapted despite cultural differences and being far from home. Using vivid scenes and a powerful narrative, the film explores what it means to be human and the ongoing search for happiness.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.9
  2. 102The Amulet of OgumMovie · 1974 · 112mA well-known folk singer tells the story of a boy who seems to become bulletproof after his mother gives him an amulet blessed by the warrior god Ogum. As he grows older, he becomes a key member of a mob's assassination squad, but eventually chooses to join those fighting against his former employers.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2
  3. 103Diário de Uma BuscaMovie · 2011 · 104mOctober 5, 1984. A newspaper headline in Porto Alegre reads: "Extreme left-wing activist holds up the home of a former Paraguayan consul, then commits suicide." The activist was the director's father. The consul was a former Nazi, whose past the director's father was investigating.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5
  4. 104Mussum, o FilmisMovie · 2023 · 122m · Drama, History, ComedyThis is the story of Antônio Carlos Bernardes Gomes, better known as Mussum. From a humble upbringing to a military career, the film explores his connection to the Mangueira samba school and his early success with the band Originais do Samba. It also details his work behind the scenes as a key member of the comedy group Trapalhões.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.7
  5. 105BR 716Movie · 2016 · 85mIn 1960s Rio de Janeiro, ambitious writer Felipe enjoys a life of carefree revelry at parties held in an apartment on the popular Barata Ribeiro street in Copacabana. There, he and his friends experience a sense of liberation even as Brazil navigates a turbulent political climate.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2
  6. 106The RepentantsMovie · 2021 · 83mIn 1970, during a period of intense military dictatorship, five imprisoned guerrillas publicly renounced their armed struggle and endorsed the regime. As a result, the government began a policy of forcing similar declarations from opponents through torture. By 1975, approximately forty prisoners had undergone these "repentances." *Os Arrependidos* tells the largely forgotten story of these former activists who, as young adults, abandoned their lives for a cause, were imprisoned and tortured, and then became tools of propaganda for their oppressors.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8
  7. 107Two IrenesMovie · 2017 · 89m · DramaIn the hot Brazilian heat, 13-year-old Irene uncovers a shocking secret her father kept hidden: he has another family, including a daughter who shares her name.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8
  8. 108The Earth Giveth, the Earth TakethMovie · 2010 · 90mPedro de Almeida conducts the funeral for João Batista, who passed away at the age of 120.IMDb 7.5TMDB 5.3
  9. 109Cidades FantasmasMovie · 2017 · 71mHumberstone, Chile, bears little trace of its saltpeter boom. Near old Fordlandia, Brazil, shantytowns are all that remain of Henry Ford's planned city. Armero, Colombia, was devastated by the 1985 eruption of Nevado del Ruiz, its population lost. Villa Epecuén, Argentina, reveals the ruins of a former spa town twenty-five years after being submerged by a flood.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.0
  10. 110Sargento GetúlioMovie · 1983 · 85mIn the 1940s, a sergeant is tasked with escorting a political prisoner from Paulo Afonso to Aracaju, Brazil. Mid-journey, a government change occurs, and he receives orders to release the prisoner. However, he chooses to continue the journey.IMDb 6.9TMDB 5.9
  11. 111MarighellaMovie · 2021 · 155m · Drama, History, ActionCarlos Marighella was a renowned Afro-Brazilian poet and politician. After the 1964 military coup, backed by the CIA, and the subsequent oppressive dictatorship, he was motivated to fight for civil and human rights. He left his wife and son to join the resistance, becoming a highly wanted figure by the ruling regime.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.6
  12. 112OrfeuMovie · 1999 · 110m · Drama, Crime, MusicOrfeu, a respected composer from a lively samba school, lives in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. His life changes when he meets Euridice, a beautiful newcomer to the neighborhood. They fall in love against a backdrop of vibrant samba and street parties. But their romance is threatened by Lucinho, a powerful and dangerous drug lord who controls the streets. Orfeu and Euridice must face the harsh realities of crime and violence as they fight for their love and survival in this vibrant but precarious world.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.4
  13. 113Gabriel and the MountainMovie · 2017 · 127m · DramaGabriel Buchmann, a young man eager to learn, travels the world for ten months before starting university. He journeys through diverse landscapes with only a backpack and big plans, eventually reaching Kenya and entering Africa to experience its culture and nature. His trip culminates at Mount Mulanje in Malawi, taking him through stunning scenery, lively communities, and life-changing experiences that push him to his limits. This coming-of-age story follows Gabriel's growth as he learns about different cultures and discovers who he is. The film is a visually beautiful and moving story about self-discovery through travel, showing one young man’s search for understanding, compassion, and personal development in the heart of Africa.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6
  14. 114AboioMovie · 2005 · 73mIn the Brazilian outback, cowboys maintain their traditional way of life, communicating with their cattle through a mournful singing style called Aboio. This improvised, ancient chant offers a glimpse into the world and mythology of Brazil's historic cattle drivers.IMDb 8.1TMDB 5.0
  15. 115JL's PassionMovie · 2016 · 82mIn January 1990, at 33, artist José Leonilson begins recording his thoughts on a tape recorder. His reflections encompass significant events in Brazil, like President Collor's resignation, and internationally, such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, alongside his impressions of films he enjoyed. Initially intended simply to document the connection between his life and his art, these recordings reveal J.L.'s evolving perspective as he unexpectedly learns he is HIV positive. Uncertainty and urgency then begin to shape his entries.IMDb 8.2TMDB 6.5
  16. 116A Long JourneyMovie · 2011 · 95m"A Long Journey" documents the lives of three siblings as they come of age in the late 1960s. The film follows the youngest brother, Heitor, as he travels the world. His family sent him to London to avoid his involvement in the fight against the Brazilian dictatorship. There, he embraces the vibrant culture of "Swinging London," experimenting with drugs and the spirituality of India alongside his peers. Over nine years, from 1969 to 1978, Heitor regularly writes to his family about his experiences. The documentary includes contemporary interviews with Heitor, his letters, and comments from his sister, Lúcia Murat, who directed the film.IMDb 6.9TMDB 4.6
  17. 117BróderMovie · 2010 · 93mThree friends from childhood arrange a day together to reconnect and resolve their ongoing conflicts. One is involved in criminal activity, another is a successful football player, and the third struggles to maintain a comfortable life.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.9
  18. 118The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos PrestesMovie · 1997 · 104mThis film chronicles the life of Luiz Carlos Prestes, a military lieutenant who later became a communist militant and Brazilian politician.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.4
  19. 119Go To Work You Bum!Movie · 1973 · 99mFresh out of prison and eager for an easy score, a down-on-his-luck man schemes to set up a high-stakes pool game between two legendary retired players.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 4.1
  20. 120Who Killed Pixote?Movie · 1996 · 120mThis is the true story of a young boy who achieved fame after being cast in the lead role of the Brazilian film *Pixote: A Law of the Strong* (1981). He later struggled to find acting work. Eventually, he became involved in criminal activity.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.0
  21. 121Rocha Que VoaMovie · 2002 · 94mThis documentary explores the connection between filmmaker Glauber Rocha and Cuba.IMDb 7.1TMDB 5.7
  22. 122Elis & Tom: It Had to be YouMovie · 2023 · 101mElis & Tom is widely regarded as a landmark album in Brazilian music. Recorded in Los Angeles in 1974, the album was documented by a filmmaking team led by director Roberto de Oliveira, who orchestrated a meeting between the duo. The original footage remained untouched for 45 years before being restored and remastered in 2018. The film offers a compelling reunion for the director with the artists and the material he captured nearly five decades ago.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 8.0