Nara Normande’s adaptation balances the naturalism of an adolescence shared with nature and the fantasy that exacerbates the young protagonist group’s feelings. A coming-of-age that knows well how the relationship between time and nature can be exuberant to watch on screen.
Thais Fujinaga’s debut feature feels like a documentary due to the realism of situations and performances. With great ability to evoke nostalgic memories of vacations on São Paulo’s coast, it reflects on motherhood from the perspective of two generations.
THE JOY OF THINGS | 2021 Read More »
Directors Dandara Ferreira and Lô Politi’s decision to portray Gal Costa between 1967-1971 is successful, focusing on a decisive phase of her formation. Sophie Charlotte builds precise character in film about Tropicália and resistance to dictatorship.
MY NAME IS GAL | 2023 Read More »
Kleber Mendonça Filho creates a “fantasy documentary” that is a personal declaration of love for cinema and Recife. Formed by personal archives, the film found meaning throughout its conception, becoming universal and current.
PICTURES OF GHOSTS | 2023 Read More »
Sérgio Machado continues his exploration of marginality since “Lower City” through tragic story in the Amazon. Based on Milton Hatoum’s short story, features cast preparation by Fátima Toledo, bringing characters to striking viscerality.
RIVER OF DESIRE | 2022 Read More »
Gabriel Martins is a master of delicacy and “Mars One” is proof of this. Populated by well-defined characters, the feature explores Brazilianness being an affectionate portrait of Brazilian families authentically without clichés.
Juliana Rojas and Marcos Dutra mix genres from horror to coming of age to tell story about motherhood. Brazil-France partnership brings renewed perspective to werewolf, anchoring folklore in tangible reality with themes like racial prejudice.
GOOD MANNERS | 2017 Read More »
Carolina Markowicz debuts in feature film with “Coal”, set in São Paulo’s countryside. Group of characters deals with isolation while lost in expectations and secrets. The subtle tension between Maeve Jinkings and Camila Márdila is anguishing.
