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Submissive Omission 2022

A couple interrupts an intimate moment to discuss their relationship.

Exotismos 2024 ( 10)

Exotismos arises from Yoná's ambition to confront stereotypes associated with beauty and aesthetics, which explore the insecurities of self-esteem. With an artistic approach, she creates cuts and colors that transcend visual changes. In a vibrant and intimate setting, the film portrays dialogues and transformations that reveal not only the expression of hair, but also the individuality of dissident bodies in the cultural effervescence of the capital of Goiás.

O Fantasma 2000 ( 6.2)

Sergio is a brooding, alienated man who works as a trash collector in Lisbon by day and roams the city streets by night seeking rough, anonymous sex with men. One night he meets a man who seems to be the embodiment of his tormented fantasies, and he becomes obsessed with the stranger until loneliness and unfulfilled desire propel him finally into a dark and dangerous animalistic state.

Emmanuelle in Rio 2003 ( 2.833)

Ura Hee's sexually charged Emmanuelle in Rio tells the tale of an world-famous fashion photographer who is constantly dealing with the romantic advances of a music-video director. Their passions erupt in the exotic city of Rio de Janeiro

Memória da Vida e do Trabalho 1984

can we call? 2022

Can We Call? is a contemporary romance about two young-adults from opposite parts of the World who find in each other the only support they got against the struggles and uncertainties of adulthood. This is an independent short film about loneliness, immaturity, self-love, and digital-age relationship.

Sob a Luz do Entardecer 2021 ( 10)

Quem matou Anabela? 1956

North Wind 1951

History shows the daily struggle of fishermen on the coast. Life gets more difficult when a windstorm hits the region, bringing misery. The arrival of an unknown further undermines the community and leads men to react violently.

Skindeep 2021

Inspired by a true story, the short is contextualized in the long arc of racism throughout US history, by utilizing news stories about racism from the past century as the canvas for each frame of the hand-painted animation.

Compasso de Espera 1973 ( 8.8)

Jorge de Oliveira is an Afro-Brazilian poet who works in a publicity agency in São Paulo. Torn between his rich white lovers and his black family and friends, Jorge's situation serves as a springboard to a discussion about racial issues in Brazil.

Yo, Where's My Lighter? 2024

After an evening session of games, smoke and drinks. In the next morning, a group of young friends is getting ready to carnival festivities on the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Moment that Lucas keeps everyone at the apartment, trying to find out the one who stole his lighter.

Mauro in Cayenne 2012

I really admire this capacity, Mauro. Of turning into something else. Like a dinosaur or a memory.

Europa 2011

The streets where I live are the same of those I was born. And before it, so was my mom. And before it, my grandparents. I draw these streets: there is no place like our home.

Consideração do Poema 2011 ( 9)

Carlos Drummond de Andrade's poetry is read by exponents of Brazilian culture, such as Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Adriana Calcanhoto, Fernanda Torres, Marilia Pera, Antonio Cicero and others.

Mais uma Vez Amor 2005 ( 6.3)

In Rio de Janeiro, the teenagers Lia and Rodrigo have opposite behaviors and personalities. The clumsy Rodrigo is responsible and good student, while the emancipated Lia is totally irresponsible. They have their first sexual intercourse together on April 23rd, and they schedule to meet each other every year in the same date. Along the years, Rodrigo graduates in engineering and gets married with Clara (Christine Fernandes), having a son. The single mother Lia has a life without any commitment, moves to Paris and comes back to Brazil later. After a comedown, Rodrigo leaves his family and quits his job to live with Lia. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

What of This World without Passion? 2016 ( 4.3)

An encounter of novelist Lúcio Cardoso and poet Murilo Mendes haunting ghosts with their characters.

To the Left of the Father 2001 ( 7.15)

In 1940s São Paulo, Pedro’s tasked to retrieve his estranged brother André. André’s departure stems from a domineering father, an overly affectionate mother, and Pedro’s jealousy over the father’s favoritism. Further complicating matters is André’s unconventional relationship with their sister, Ana.

Alemão 2014 ( 6.2)

Five undercover cops at Complexo do Alemão, one of Rio de Janeiro's most dangerous areas, have their covers blown by drug dealers. Arrested, they wait execution or to be rescued by police forces that would risk expose a larger operation.

Corpo Monumento 2020

Trajetos e Trajetórias Invisíveis na Cidade 2021 ( 10)