Topic: Cinema Novo

Direction Ruy Guerra

Cast Átila Iório · Nelson Xavier · Maria Gladys · Leonidas Bayer

Synopsis The Guns (1963) unfolds in a severely impoverished area of Northeast Brazil, where a contingent of soldiers is tasked with preventing the local inhabitants from raiding a crucial food storage facility. The narrative delves into the tensions and conflicts that...

Direction Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Cast Átila Iório · Maria Ribeiro · Orlando Macedo · Joffre Soares

Direction Glauber Rocha

Cast Antonio Pitanga · Luiza Maranhão · Lucy de Carvalho · Aldo Teixeira

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 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 Glauber Rocha

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

Direction Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Cast Arduino Colasanti · Ana Maria Magalhães · José Kleber · Gabriel Atcanjo

Synopsis Como Era Gostoso o Meu Francês (1971) is set in 1594 Brazil, where the Tupinambás tribe is allied with the French, while their adversaries, the Tupiniquins, side with the Portuguese. A Frenchman (Arduíno Colassanti) is seized by the Tupinambás and,...

Direction Ruy Guerra

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

Direction Rogério Sganzerla

Cast Helena Ignez · Paulo Villaça · Pagano Sobrinho · Luiz Linhares

Synopsis The Red Light Bandit (1968) follows the chilling tale of a notorious Brazilian criminal known for his distinctive modus operandi. This elusive figure, dubbed "The Red Light Bandit," employs a red flashlight to infiltrate homes under the cover of darkness....

Direction Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Cast Grande Otélo · Paulo José · Jardel Filho · Dina Sfat

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 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 Paulo Cesar Saraceni

Cast Isabella · Joel Barcellos · María Bethânia · Sérgio Britto

Synopsis The Dare (1965) delves into the life of a journalist navigating the oppressive atmosphere of a military dictatorship in 1960s Brazil. Struggling with personal turmoil, his life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes entangled in a passionate affair with...

Direction Gustavo Dahl

Cast Paulo César Peréio · Mário Lago · Ítalo Rossi · Maria Lúcia Dahl

Synopsis The Brave Warrior (1969) follows the political journey of Miguel Horta, a young congressman who finds himself at odds with the current administration. To navigate the treacherous waters of politics, Miguel cunningly shifts his allegiance to a party that aligns...

Direction Arnaldo Jabor

Cast Maurício do Valle · Ítala Nandi · Jesus Pingo · Hugo Carvana

Synopsis Pindorama (1970) is set in 16th-century Brazil, where the village's founder encounters a significant issue: the community is in chaos, with no one willing to contribute to the collective effort. The arrival of the king in the village sparks a...

Direction Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Cast Arduino Colasanti · Manfredo Colasanti · Olga Danitch · Neville de Almeida

Synopsis Hunger for Love (1968) follows the story of Alfredo, a former revolutionary who has lost his sight, hearing, and ability to speak. He resides in a seaside home with his indulgent wife. Their tranquil life is disrupted when a couple...

Direction Carlos Diegues

Cast Antonio Pitanga · Lea Garcia · Eliezer Gomes · Luiza Maranhão

Synopsis Ganga Zumba (1963) chronicles the extraordinary journey of a fugitive slave who established the Quilombo dos Palmares, a notorious settlement of Brazilian slaves living outside the bounds of society. The film delves into the struggles and triumphs of this resilient...

Direction José Hipolito Trigueirinho Neto

Cast Lola Brah · Sadi Cabral · Francisco Contreras · Maria Lúcia Dahl

Synopsis Bahia de Todos os Santos (1960) unfolds in the vibrant city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, during the oppressive regime of Getúlio Vargas. The narrative revolves around Tonio, a notorious outlaw who finds himself entangled in a tense standoff between striking...