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.
Shot in 16mm with Kodak support, the short reflects on predominantly Black victims of police violence. Independent production introduces fantastic element effectively, finding intelligent parallel between harsh reality and script.
THEY DON’T COME IN PEACE | 2021 Read More »
Nara Normande narrates childhood memories at Guaxuma beach through artisanal and careful animation. The director sensitively shares memories about friendship amid contact with nature that shaped their relationship.
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 directs short about Jonathas, played by Kauan Alvarenga, who overflows with charisma and personality. Portrait about waiting and resilience of homosexual boy in orphanage, showing exuberant inner world through non-linear editing.
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.
