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The Motorcycle Diaries2004 • 126 min • Box office $57MDramaThis film is based on the journals of Che Guevara, the leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his writings, Guevara details his experiences with his close friend Alberto Granado during a motorcycle…
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Tim Maia2014 • 140 minDrama, Music, HistoryThis biopic chronicles the life of Brazilian singer Tim Maia, from his childhood in Rio de Janeiro to his death at 55. The film follows his time in the United States, where…7.27.2
Carandiru2003 • 145 min • Budget $3M • Box office $10MDramaA doctor launches an AIDS prevention program within Brazil's largest prison, Carandiru. He encounters the inmates who will become victims of a horrific massacre: in 1992, the São Paulo Military Police killed…7.67.617+
City of Men2007 • 106 min • Box office $307KDramaOn the cusp of adulthood, inseparable friends Acerola and Laranjinha uncover secrets about their absent fathers' histories. These revelations threaten to destroy their bond as they navigate a dangerous conflict between rival…7.07.217+
Birdwatchers2008 • 104 minIn present-day Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, the death of a young Guarani-Kaiowá woman prompts Nádio to lead his community in establishing a protest camp on the borders of a nearby farm.…6.06.8
Central Station1998 • 110 min • Budget $2M • Box office $5MDramaA kind former teacher now writes letters for people who can't read or write. He meets a young boy struggling with the loss of his mother. They connect and set out to…8.18.017+
Barren Lives1963 • 100 minDramaThis documentary follows a drover and his family as they struggle to survive in Brazil's harsh northern badlands during a severe drought. Driven by resilience, they search for a new start. The…7.37.5
Elite Squad2007 • 115 min • Budget $4M • Box office $14MDrama, Action, CrimeIn 1997, as the Pope prepares to visit Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento of BOPE (Special Police Operations Battalion) is tasked with neutralizing threats from drug dealers in a nearby, dangerous slum.8.18.017+
The Year My Parents Went on Vacation2006 • 103 minDramaIn 1970, a young boy finds himself alone in a Jewish neighborhood in Brazil, a time marked by both the excitement of the World Cup and the oppressive reality of a dictatorship.7.27.36+
The History of Eternity2014 • 121 minIn a remote village, three intertwined stories of love and desire are stirring emotions among the inhabitants. The characters inhabit a world shaped by both basic human instincts and a sense of…7.68.0
My Name Ain't Johnny2008 • 124 minCrime, DramaThis is the true story of João Guilherme Estrella, known as "Johnny." A young man from a comfortable background, he transformed into a major cocaine trafficker in Rio de Janeiro during the…7.17.2
The Best Things in the World2010 • 106 minComedy, Drama, Romance"As Melhores Coisas do Mundo" portrays the everyday chaos of a family navigating life's challenges. The film follows 15-year-old Mano over a few days as he deals with his parents' recent divorce…6.37.2
Peacetime2009 • 80 minRio de Janeiro, April 18, 1945. Following World War 2, Brazil's close alliance with the United States leads to a short period of democratic government after years under the authoritarian Vargas regime.…7.36.9
The Story of Me2009 • 106 minThis film is based on the life of Roberto Carlos Ramos, a Brazilian teacher and storyteller who grew up in a state-run school for disadvantaged children.6.57.4
Two Sons of Francisco2005 • 132 minDrama, History, MusicFrancisco is a humble, impoverished man with a heartfelt ambition: to see his children achieve fame as country music stars. He dedicates himself entirely to making that dream a reality.6.86.9
In Therapy2009 • 90 minRomance, Drama, ComedyIn Rio de Janeiro, Mercedes (Lília Cabral), in her forties, begins psychoanalysis, recounting her life story from childhood, marked by the loss of her mother. Over the course of three years of…6.36.413+
A Dog's Will2000 • 104 min • Box office $4MComedy, Drama, FantasyJoão Grilo and Chicó, two impoverished men from the Brazilian countryside, make their living by swindling people in a small northeastern town. After they die, they face judgment before Christ, the Devil,…8.48.6
Na Quebrada2014 • 94 minSet in the favelas of Brazil's largest city, "Broken Town" follows the intertwined stories of young people navigating love and challenges amidst violence and hardship. Inspired by real events, the film portrays…5.36.1
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within2010 • 115 min • Box office $63MDrama, Action, CrimeFollowing a violent raid by the BOPE special forces unit at the Bangu 1 high-security prison in Rio de Janeiro, aimed at suppressing an inmate rebellion, Lieutenant-Colonel Roberto Nascimento and Captain André…7.88.0
Four Days in September1997 • 110 min • Box office $310KThriller, Drama, HistorySet in Brazil during the late 1960s dictatorship, the film follows journalist Fernando as he becomes involved with the resistance group MR8 after witnessing the government's brutality. He and his friend César…7.57.417+
Heaven is Hell2014 • 115 minHeaven Is Hell (2014) Following her death in a car accident, Faith finds Heaven to be a desolate place controlled by a malevolent archangel. She connects with Judas, Thomas, and a group…10.06.8
Sector Sarajevo2013In May 1992, Serbian forces besieged Sarajevo, Bosnia's capital, subjecting the largely Muslim civilian population to widespread terror. By July, the city's sole connection to the outside world, Sarajevo Airport, was secured…0.07.8
Gokudo Ryuji2011 • 80 minTwo years ago, Ryuji Kazama, an executive for the Daido-gumi, risked everything to save his brother-in-arms, Fujinami, from the Hanamura-kai. After serving his time, Ryuji re-enters society to find the organization transformed.…0.0—
Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart2003 • 60 minBill Viola, often called the "Rembrandt of the Video Age," achieved a landmark moment by becoming the first contemporary artist to have a solo exhibition at London's National Gallery. This documentary by…7.36.6
Spanish Western2015 • 57 minThis film explores the crucial work of the technicians and artists who created the spaghetti western genre. It follows the journey to the Spanish landscapes, particularly the Almería desert, where hundreds of…6.26.9
My Sweet Orange Tree2012 • 99 minDrama, FamilyZezé is an eight-year-old boy who, despite being mischievous, has a kind nature. He lives a simple life because his father has been out of work for a while, and often talks…7.47.2
Bad Honey2022 • 100 minIn early 1900s Brazil, a German family tries to maintain distance from their adopted community. But their apprehension ultimately leads to conflict.0.06.2
Irmã Dulce2014 • 94 minDrama, HistoryThis biographical film tells the story of Sister Dulce, known as the "Good Angel of Bahia" and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, later canonized by the Catholic Church. From the 1940s to…7.77.1
Trinta2013 • 92 minThis is a biopic about Joãozinho Trinta, the late self-taught dancer who transformed Rio de Janeiro's Carnival into a global spectacle during the 1970s and '80s. He achieved this by directing samba…6.76.6
Maré, Our Love Story2008 • 104 minThis is a free adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, set in Favela da Maré, one of Rio de Janeiro's largest and most dangerous slums. Analídia is the daughter of a drug trafficking…5.95.8
Hector2016 • 88 minHaunted by his past during a harrowing psychological ordeal, former police officer Hector relives his history as he struggles to overcome his pain and confront his errors, seeking redemption for his perceived…2.06.717+
Brazilian Western2013 • 108 minCrime, Drama, WesternJoão travels to Brazil hoping for a better future and meets Maria, a woman passionate about punk music. They fall in love. However, João's connection to the city's drug trade puts him…6.36.6
Whirlpool2017 • 100 minLuzimar cycles daily to the cotton mill in his hometown of Cataguases, Minas Gerais, Brazil, working hard to make ends meet. His childhood friend Gildo suddenly reappears, driving a luxury car and…5.46.8
Gloria and Grace2017 • 94 minGraça, a single mother and massage therapist, lives with her eight-year-old son Moreno and fifteen-year-old daughter Papoula. After a doctor discovers she has a brain aneurysm that could burst at any time,…5.06.6
Good Luck2014 • 90 minDramaFollowing a series of behavioral issues, John is placed in a psychiatric clinic by his family. He meets Judith there and quickly develops feelings for her. However, Judith has a terminal illness,…7.36.7
Eu Te Levo2017 • 80 minRogério is a reserved man who enjoys rock music and lives with his mother in rural São Paulo. His father recently passed away, leaving him with a business and forcing him to…0.06.8
