Cast: Glauce Rocha

Direction Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Cast Glauce Rocha · Jece Valadão · Roberto Bataglin · Ana Beatriz Wiltgen

Direction Glauber Rocha

Cast Jardel Filho · Paulo Autran · José Lewgoy · Glauce Rocha

Synopsis Anguished Land (1967) unfolds in the fictional Latin-American nation of Eldorado, where the passionate and anarchistic poet and journalist Paulo Martins (Jardel Filho) stands against the populist governor, Felipe Vieira (José Lewgoy), and the conservative president Porfirio Diaz (Paulo Autran),...

Direction Ruy Guerra

Cast Jece Valadão · Daniel Filho · Norma Bengell · Per Aabel

Direction Victor Lima

Cast Amácio Mazzaropi · Glauce Rocha · Roberto Duval · Nieta Junqueira

Synopsis O Noivo da Girafa (1958) follows the comedic misadventures of Aparicio Boamorte, a zoo employee who finds solace in an unusual friendship with a giraffe. This whimsical tale revolves around the chaos and misunderstandings that ensue as Aparicio confides in...

Direction Watson Macedo

Cast Oscarito · Grande Otélo · Eliana · Anselmo Duarte

Synopsis Aviso aos Navegantes (1950) follows the story of Frederico, who stows away on a ship bound for Rio de Janeiro from Buenos Aires to avoid paying for passage. However, his plan is thwarted when Azulão, the ship's cook, discovers him...

Direction Miguel Borges · Joaquim Pedro de Andrade · Carlos Diegues · Marcos Farias

Cast Flávio Migliaccio · Haroldo de Oliveira · Milton Gonçalves · Abdias do Nascimento

Synopsis Cinco vezes Favela (1962) presents a compelling narrative through five distinct segments, each delving into the challenges and struggles of individuals residing in the impoverished hillside slums of Rio de Janeiro. The film offers a raw and unfiltered look at...

Direction Leopoldo Torre Nilsson

Cast Alida Valli · Violeta Antier · Paul Guers · Alexandra Stewart

Direction León Hirszman

Cast Cecil Thiré · Andrey Salvador · Glauce Rocha · Francisco de Assis

Direction Braz Chediak

Cast Glauce Rocha · Jece Valadão · Emiliano Queiroz · Carlos Kroeber

Synopsis Razor in the Flesh (1969) follows the sordid tale of a debauched prostitute, her exploitative pimp, and the bordello's homosexual janitor as they engage in a vicious power struggle over a missing sum of money. The narrative is marked by...

Direction Alberto Salvá

Cast Oduvaldo Vianna Filho · Glauce Rocha

Synopsis Um Homem Sem Importância (1971) follows the journey of an individual seeking employment who encounters a diverse array of eccentric individuals along his path. The narrative delves into the protagonist's experiences and interactions with these unique characters, highlighting the challenges...

Direction Alberto Gout

Cast Ninón Sevilla · Víctor Junco · Luis Aldás · Anita Blanch

Synopsis Aventura en Río (1953) follows the journey of Alicia, who joins her physician husband on a voyage to Brazil. However, her sister-in-law's apprehensions and the family's history of schizophrenia lead Alicia to experience a sudden loss of memory. As a...