Cast: Cléa Simões

Direction Umberto Lenzi

Cast Keith Van Hoven · Joe Balogh · Sonia Curtis · Philip Murray

Synopsis Black Demons (1991) follows the journey of three American college students—Dick, his sister Jessica, and her British boyfriend Kevin—who are on a vacation in Brazil. After Dick attends an unusual voodoo ritual, he begins to exhibit peculiar abilities. When their...

Direction Ola Balogun

Cast Jorge Coutinho · Sonia Santos · Zózimo Bulbul · Lea Garcia

Synopsis A Deusa Negra (1979) is a romantic tale that unfolds over two centuries. In the 18th century, within the realm of Yorubaland, Prince Oluyole is captured during internal conflicts exacerbated by foreign slave traders. He is subsequently sold into slavery...

Direction Fernando Cony Campos

Cast Rodolfo Arena · Jean-Claude Bernardet · Antonio Carnera · Emmanuel Cavalcanti

Synopsis Sweet Thieves (1977) follows a group of Rio de Janeiro locals who, after disrupting a Hollywood film crew, embark on a mission to create their own cinematic masterpiece. Their goal is to authentically portray the reality of Brazil, focusing on...

Direction Carlos Araújo · Dennis Carvalho · Carlos Magalhães · Marcos Paulo

Cast Carolyna Aguiar · Antônio Pompêo · Arlete Salles · Murilo Benício

Direction Antunes Filho

Cast Zózimo Bulbul · Renée de Vielmond · Elida Gay Palmer · Cléa Simões

Synopsis Compasso de Espera (1969) is a cinematic exploration by Antunes Filho that advocates for racial equality by delving into the numerous challenges faced by the protagonist. The narrative of this film is set against the backdrop of Brazil's historical social...

Direction Carlo Mossy

Cast Jayme Barcellos · Jotta Barroso · Estelita Bell · Ney Costa

Synopsis Ódio (1977) follows the journey of a dedicated lawyer who makes a drastic decision to abandon his professional life and his fiancée. Driven by an insatiable thirst for vengeance, he embarks on a perilous quest to track down and confront...

Direction Douglas Fowley

Cast Walter Reed · Ziva Rodann · William Wellman Jr. · June Wilkinson

Synopsis Macumba Love (1960) follows the story of a seasoned author who has made a name for himself by debunking fraudulent spiritual practices. In this film, he embarks on a trip to Brazil to delve into the mysteries surrounding a purported...

Direction Victor di Mello · Ismar Porto

Cast Pedro Paulo Rangel · Vilma Chagas · Lídia Mattos · Urbano Lóes

Synopsis Como É Boa Nossa Empregada (1973) is a film that consists of three distinct segments, each exploring the complex and often taboo dynamics between teenage boys and the domestic workers employed in their households. The narrative delves into the intimate...