Cast: Xandó Batista

Direction Abilio Pereira de Almeida · Carlos Thiré

Cast Amácio Mazzaropi · Ludy Veloso · A.C. Carvalho · Nieta Junqueira

Synopsis Nadando em Dinheiro (1952) follows the comedic journey of Isidoro, a man of humble means who unexpectedly finds himself with a fortune. His newfound wealth leads him into a series of the most peculiar and amusing predicaments, as he navigates...

Direction Adolfo Celi

Cast Anselmo Duarte · Tônia Carrero · Marisa Prado · Marina Freire

Synopsis Tico-Tico no Fubá (1952) is a biographical film that creatively portrays the life of renowned Brazilian composer Zequinha de Abreu, who lived from 1880 to 1935. The narrative centers around Abreu's journey and his iconic composition, "Tico-Tico no Fubá," which...

Direction Tom Payne · Abilio Pereira de Almeida

Cast Amácio Mazzaropi · Ludy Veloso · Leila Parisi · A.C. Carvalho

Synopsis Sai da Frente (1952) follows the journey of Isidoro Colepicula, a modest truck driver tasked with delivering furniture from São Paulo to Santos. His trusty, albeit rundown, truck, affectionately named "Anastácio," becomes an unexpected mode of escape for a bride...

Direction Joaquim Pedro de Andrade · Eduardo Escorel · Roberto Palmari · Roberto Santos

Cast Cristina Aché · Xandó Batista · Cláudio Cavalcanti · Paulo A. Costa

Synopsis Erotic Stories (1980) is a comedic anthology film divided into four distinct segments. In the first segment, "Arroz e Feijão" (Rice and Beans), the proprietor of a boarding house entices her naive, young tenant from the countryside. The second segment,...

Direction Abilio Pereira de Almeida

Cast Amácio Mazzaropi · Marisa Prado · Ruth de Souza · Adoniran Barbosa

Synopsis Candinho (1954) follows the journey of a rustic, small-town man who embarks on a quest to the bustling city of São Paulo, accompanied by his loyal donkey, in search of his long-lost mother.

Direction Oswaldo de Oliveira

Cast Adele Fátima · Costinha · Meiry Vieira · Dênis Derkian

Synopsis Histórias Que Nossas Babás Não Contavam (1979) is a comedic and erotic retelling of the classic fairy tale "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." This film takes the beloved story and adds a playful, adult twist, offering a unique and...