Cast: Othon Bastos

Direction Walter Salles

Cast Fernanda Montenegro · Vinicius de Oliveira · Marilia Pêra · Soia Lira

Synopsis Central Station (1998) follows the story of Dora, a stern and bitter elderly woman employed at a bustling Rio de Janeiro train terminal. Her job involves composing and dispatching letters for clients, a task she performs with a cold detachment,...

Direction Gonzaga Blota · Jayme Monjardim · Marcos Paulo · Paulo Ubiratan

Cast José Wilker · Lima Duarte · Regina Duarte · Maurício Mattar

Synopsis Roque Santeiro (TV Series) (1985) spans 209 episodes, airing from 1985 to 1986. The story revolves around a man presumed deceased, who returns to his hometown to find that the locals have begun venerating him as a saint. The narrative...

Direction León Hirszman

Cast Rodolfo Arena · Othon Bastos · Joseph Guerreiro · Labanca

Direction Walter Salles

Cast Rodrigo Santoro · José Dumont · Rita Assemany · Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos

Synopsis Behind the Sun (2001) follows the journey of a young man who is commanded by his father to seek retribution for the killing of his elder sibling. This directive forces him to confront the entrenched cycle of violence that has...

Direction Laís Bodanzky

Cast Rodrigo Santoro · Othon Bastos · Cássia Kiss · Jairo Matos

Synopsis Brainstorm (Bicho de sete cabeças) (2001) follows the journey of Wilson de Souza Neto, a rebellious teenager who expresses his quest for emotions and freedom through skateboarding and graffiti. His actions, however, are misinterpreted by his father, leading to a...

Direction Glauber Rocha

Cast Geraldo Del Rey · Yoná Magalhães · Othon Bastos · Maurício do Valle

Synopsis Black God, White Devil (1964) presents a dramatized narrative of the exploits of a hired assassin named Antonio das Mortes, unfolding against the backdrop of the waning era of rural banditry. The film chronicles Antonio's journey as he observes the...

Direction Glauber Rocha

Cast Maurício do Valle · Odete Lara · Othon Bastos · Hugo Carvana

Direction Diego Freitas

Cast Henry Zaga · João Miguel · Denise Del Vecchio · Othon Bastos

Synopsis Beyond the Universe (2022) chronicles the journey of Nina, a gifted pianist grappling with lupus. She forms an unanticipated and profound bond with Gabriel, a member of the medical team dedicated to her care. Gabriel's support and encouragement empower Nina...

Direction Sergio Machado

Cast Mariana Ximenes · Milton Gonçalves · Vladimir Brichta · Marieta Severo

Synopsis The Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryell (2010) follows the journey of a group of friends who, after the passing of their companion Quincas, decide to embark on a unique farewell. They take Quincas' body on a final adventure through the...

Direction Zelito Viana

Cast Antonio Fagundes · Marcos Palmeira · André Ricardo · Letícia Spiller

Synopsis Villa-Lobos: Uma Vida de Paixão (2000) presents the life of a man deeply connected to his homeland and his Brazilian heritage, who navigated life with intuition and daring. The film portrays a man who remained true to himself, with his...

Direction Júlio Bressane

Cast Antonio Abujamra · Karen Acioly · Othon Bastos · Neville de Almeida

Synopsis Sermons - The Story of Antonio Vieira (1989) chronicles the life of Father Antônio Vieira, a prominent figure born in Portugal in 1608 and who passed away in Salvador, Brazil, in 1697. Recognized as one of Portugal's most esteemed writers...

Direction Júlio Calasso

Cast Gésio Amadeu · Dionísio Azevedo · Othon Bastos · Vivien Mar

Synopsis Longo Caminho da Morte (1972) follows the tale of the Orestes, a once-renowned family deeply rooted in the coffee industry's upper echelon. However, their glory days have faded, leaving the last surviving member to grapple with the inadequacies of nostalgia....

Direction Walter Avancini · Dennis Carvalho · Daniel Filho · José Carlos Pieri

Cast Fernanda Torres · Christiane Torloni · Tony Ramos · Miguel Falabella

Synopsis Selva de Pedra (TV Series) (1986) follows the life of a humble man who is married to a talented visual artist. His life takes a dramatic turn when he befriends a criminal who initially aids him in gaining the favor...

Direction Gustavo Bonafé · Mariana Bastos · Lucas Fazzio

Cast Felipe Camargo · Ana Flavia Cavalcanti · Othon Bastos · Bri Fiocca

Direction Ruy Guerra

Cast Norma Bengell · Othon Bastos · Ítala Nandi · Nelson Xavier

Synopsis Gods and the Dead (1970) is set in the 1930s in the southern region of Bahia, Brazil, where an enigmatic adventurer, devoid of a name or past, becomes entangled in a fierce struggle over land and cacao plantations. This mysterious...

Direction Ana Carolina

Cast Antonio Fagundes · Dina Sfat · Ney Latorraca · Christiane Torloni

Synopsis Das Tripas Coração (1982) unfolds as a religious girls' school faces severe financial and administrative challenges, prompting government intervention. As the appointed official awaits the school administrators in the conference hall, he drifts off to sleep, and a bizarre and...

Direction Paulo Cesar Saraceni

Cast Isabella · Othon Bastos · Raul Cortez · Rodolfo Arena

Synopsis Capitu (1968) is a cinematic adaptation of Machado de Assis's renowned novel "Dom Casmurro." The story revolves around Bentinho and Capitu, who have been close friends since their early years and eventually tie the knot. However, their marital bliss is...

Direction Sergio Rezende

Cast Patrícia Pillar · Daniel de Oliveira · Luana Piovani · Alexandre Borges

Synopsis Zuzu Angel (2006) is a poignant film inspired by real events, focusing on a renowned fashion designer from the 1970s during Brazil's Military Dictatorship. The narrative follows her relentless quest to find her son, a university student involved in leftist...

Direction Silvio Tendler

Cast Camila Amado · Jorge Amado · Paulo Autran · Bruno Barreto

Synopsis Glauber o Filme, Labirinto do Brasil (2003) delves into the life and work of Brazilian filmmaker Glauber Rocha, a pivotal figure in the influential "Cinema Novo" movement. The documentary features insightful interviews with Rocha's friends and colleagues, offering a comprehensive...

Direction Walter Lima Jr.

Cast Severino d'Acelino · Antonio Pitanga · Cosme dos Santos · Carlos Kroeber

Synopsis Chico Rei (1985) follows the extraordinary journey of Galanga, a Congolese king who was forcibly brought to Brazil as a slave. During his time in Vila Rica, Minas Gerais, he discovers a hidden gold mine. With his newfound wealth, Galanga...