City of God
(Cidade de Deus)
Crime, Drama. 2002. 2h10m.
Directed by
Fernando Meirelles
Starring
Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Matheus Nachtergaele, Seu Jorge
In the slums of Rio de Janeiro, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin. One of the all-time greatest Brazilian classics.
Manas
(Manas)
Drama. 2024. 112 min.
Directed by
Marianna Brennand
Starring
Jamilli Correa, Dira Paes, Rômulo Braga.
In a riverside community in the Amazon, a 13-year-old girl realises her future offers few possibilities. Determined to break free, she dares to challenge the violent system that controls her family and oppresses the women around her.
The Best Mother in the World
(A Melhor Mãe do Mundo)
Drama. 2025. 105 min.
Directed by
Anna Muylaert
Starring
Shirley Cruz, Seu Jorge, Rihanna Barbosa, Katiuscia Canoro, Luedji Luna.
A desperate mother flees with her kids, hiding them in her recycling cart. Homeless and vulnerable, she transforms their harsh reality into a thrilling journey, shielding them from the truth of their precarious situation.
(Ainda Estou Aqui)
I’m Still Here
Drama. 2024. 2h17m.
Directed by
Walter Salles
Starring
Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello and Fernanda Montenegro
Based on a true story, a woman married to a former politician during Brazil’s military dictatorship is compelled to reinvent herself and forge a new path for her family after a sudden, violent, and arbitrary act upends their lives.