A tragic-comedy over a dysfunctional Portuguese family. The story of six people who love, hate, split up and meet again Read More »
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The Angel of the Night / O Anjo da Noite (1974)
Student girl goes to a mansion in Petrópolis, Brazil, to babysit two children Read More »
Memories They Told Me (2012) Lúcia Murat, Clarisse Abujamra
A group of friends who resisted Brazilian dictatorship face, along with their sons Read More »
Tabu (1982) Júlio Bressane, Caetano Veloso, Colé Santana
The fictional encounter in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (in the 30s) between popular songwriter Read More »
Nazaré (1952) Manuel Guimarães, Virgilio Teixeira
The sea, often treacherous, is the only source of living of the people of Nazaré. Read More »
The Wheat and the Tares (1965) Manuel Guimarães
A sad and strong people living in the huge plains of Alentejo. Their endless struggle for bread, their nostalgic Read More »
Viúva Rica Solteira Não Fica / Widow and Rich No Longer a Bitch (2006)
In the late 19th century, the life of an aristocratic Lady, divided between love Read More »
O Rio do Ouro / River of Gold (1998) Paulo Rocha
Carolina (Isabel Ruth), an aging local grande dame who works at a crossing point on the titular river Read More »
Máscara de Aço contra Abismo Azul (1989) Paulo Rocha
In Máscara de Aço contra Abismo Azul (Mask of Steel Versus Blue Abyss), Paulo Rocha does Read More »
Water and Salt / Água e Sal (2001) Teresa Villaverde
Ana lives in a little village by the sea, with her husband and her daughter. Read More »