Macunaima (1969)
Macunaima (1969) Our story begins with Macunaima's miraculous birth to an old woman in a tiny jungle settlement. Born full grown, he discovers his life's purpose which leads him and his family/followers on a journey to the Big City. On the way, more miracles occur, but Macunaima still has the heart
A Linguagem da Persuasão (1970)
A Linguagem da Persuasão (1970) A reflection on a world in which there are no refuges, existence is passive and destinies are manipulated by the power of persuasion of propaganda. The documentary, commissioned by Senac and narrated by Ferreira Gullar, proposes questions about the Brazilian society
Couro de Gato (1962)
Couro de Gato (1962) In Rio de Janeiro, near to the Carnival, a group of boys from the slums in the hills chase cats to sell them to make a small percussion drum called "tamborim" and raise some money.
O Mestre de Apipucos (1959)
O Mestre de Apipucos (1959) Documentary about influential Brazilian sociologist Gilberto Freyre, made in his country house in Apipucos, Pernambuco (Northeast Brazil).
Brasília, Contradições de uma Cidade (1968)
Images of Brasilia in its sixth year and interviews with different categories of people living in the capital One question structures the documentary could a fully planned city, created
O Mestre de Apipucos (1959)
O Mestre de Apipucos (1959) Documentary about influential Brazilian sociologist Gilberto Freyre, made in his country house in Apipucos, Pernambuco (Northeast Brazil).
Garrincha: Hero of the Jungle (1963)
Garrincha: Hero of the Jungle (1963) Documentary about the most famous dribbler in Brazilian Soccer (some say in Soccer's history!) at the zenith of his career, showing classic scenes of 1958 and 1962 World Cup. Garrincha was a very original and talented player, having curved legs. Women and alcohol
O Poeta do Castelo (1959)
O Poeta do Castelo (1959) The camera follows an ordinary morning of famous Brazilian poet Manuel Bandeira in his small apartment, making breakfast, typewriting in bed, walking through the streets of Castelo, in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Cinema Novo (2016)
Cinema Novo 2016 Cinema Novo is a movie essay that investigates poetically the most important movement of Latin America cinema, through the thoughts of its main auteurs Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Glauber Rocha, Leon Hirszman, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Ruy Guerra, Walter Lima Jr , Paulo Cesar Saracen