Reaching for the Moon 2013 ( 6.651)

In 1951, New York poet Elizabeth Bishop travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit Mary, a college friend. The shy Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Brazilian sensuality. She is the antithesis to Mary’s dashing partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Mary is jealous, but unconventional Lota is determined to have both women at all costs. This eternal triangle plays out against the backdrop of the military coup of 1964. Bishop’s moving poems are at the core of a film which lushly illustrates a crucial phase in the life of this influential Pulitzer prize-winning poet.

Chico Xavier 2010 ( 7.1)

A biography of spiritual medium and author Francisco Candido Xavier.

Espiral 2011

Aquela Outra 2017

Passionnément 2000 ( 3)

On the island of Porquerolles, Alice spies on Bernard, a man who has returned to France after living in Brazil for some years. The two had once been lovers, and Alice's obsession with Bernard -- which apparently didn't wane during their time apart -- sets in motion a string of events culminating with the aforementioned car crash. Dysfunction abounds.

Our Happy Lives 1999 ( 4.4)

Six people whose lives are intertwined struggle to find happiness amid broken relationships and painful life changes.

Les Arnaqueuses 1997

Notorious con artists Lune and Schula are given a second chance by the police: they have to pose as rich art collectors to infiltrate art galleries and confound two famous experts and dealers, suspected of authenticating fake works of art.

Kidulthood 2006 ( 6.287)

A day in the life of a group of troubled 15-year-olds growing up in west London.