folklore: a fashion film. (2023)

Lendas Brasileiras

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The First Temptation of Christ

Jesus, who's hitting the big 3-0, brings a surprise guest to meet the family. A Christmas special so wrong it must be from comedians Porta dos Fundos.

The Guardian

After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.

Dos Galhos Prateados

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Hellday

In Salvador, a young police officer named Bruno faces the criminal evils of Brazil, having to abandon his own moral issues in search of revenge.

Amadeu

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AGARRA

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Remnant Frames: Tony and the Future Paralysis

The year is 20XX and the machines reign supreme. In a distopic future where humans are hunted and subjugated by living cameras, a cientist sends an agent to the past, in a desperate attempt to revert the apocalypse and save humanity from its cruel fate.

A Própria Carne

Three deserting soldiers during the Paraguayan War find an isolated house on the border, inhabited only by a mysterious farmer and a young woman. What seemed like a safe haven turns into a fate more horrible than the war they fled.

Slaps & Kisses: The Great Reunion

In the special episode of Tapas & Beijos, titled "The Great Reunion", Sueli and Fátima come together five years after the series ended. They navigate new challenges and humorous situations, showcasing their characteristic friendship and irreverent humor. The episode serves as a nostalgic farewell, celebrating the best moments of their chaotic lives while addressing relatable issues.

No One Loves Anyone For More Than Two Years

"No one loves anyone for more than two years" is an adaptation of Nelson Rodrigues' work about five couples that live in Brazil in the early 60's, who are seen by the society as conventional people, but whose intimate lives turn out to be morally questionable.

The Last Hangover

In this biblical "Hangover" spoof, the apostles awaken to find Jesus is missing and must piece together events of the previous night's wild Last Supper.

Porta dos Fundos: Contrato Vitalício

Two friends, filmmaker Miguel and actor Rodrigo, win the grand prize of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival. After drinking too much, Rodrigo signs a lifetime contract to star in Miguel's next film. Miguel mysteriously disappears and comes back ten years later proposing to make a delirious film retelling his adventure in the years he'd been gone. Rodrigo is already famous and fears risking his career, but he has no alternative but to comply.

The Weeknd: Live at São Paulo

A never-seen-before show in this special one-night only concert event, live from São Paulo.

You Can't Take Anything from This World

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Among Big Cats and Anteaters - With Lydia Möcklinghoff in Brazil's wildlife

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Anitta: Live at Coachella

Singer Anitta performed a historic show full of Brazilianness at the Coachella 2022 festival. With the colors of the Brazilian flag, the singer took the scene from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to the United States and her performance was even compared to the iconic Beyoncé, in 2018.

KM 100

Young African-Brazilian Miguel drives across the country in search of a long-lost relative to find out about his ancestry. However, a deeper understanding emerges through his encounters along the way.

Reflexos

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SAUDADE

Four Brazilian friends meet to reflect on the importance of the friendship network they built from being immigrants in Argentina. Drawn by nostalgia, they travel a sensory path to their roots and, through food and dance, they explore the challenges and satisfactions of living in another country.

MEB - Matadouro Extra Blood

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Roubar um Plano

One day, Renato and Adriano decide not to work. They walk through the streets of Capão, while a film crew steals some shots.

Rio Doce - 60 Dias Depois

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Sociedade do Caos

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A Primavera Há de Chegar

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4 de Novembro: Fluminense, Vitória e Glória Eterna

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A Morte do Brasil

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Puxando Raízes com Cecelia Condit

A video essay that seeks to represent, study and pay homage to the North American filmmaker Cecelia Condit, covering all of her film work and video installation, portraying her through devices of semiotics, aesthetics and cinematographic language.

Roberto Pires: Êle Fêz O Cinema Baiano Nascer

Before Cinema Novo revolutionized the Brazilian cinematic scenery, a young craftsman and Bahian filmmaker had already paved the way for the beginning of the journey for some of the biggest and most popular films of Brazilian history. The documentary tells fragments of the story of director Roberto Pires, through snippets of his life and a journey through his body of work, interspersing archival footage, scenes of his films and an interview with his son, also a filmmaker, Petrus Pires, followed by a poetic narration and an original soundtrack inspired by his film Abrigo Nuclear.

LADES

It's christmas on the Software Development Laboratory! And this mockumentary tell us the excentric and comedic experience of taking part in this office's Secret Santa.

Amebairro June Celebration

A short comedy documentary showing a party of university students in south brazil.

Black Out - A História Apagada no Palco da Arte

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Um Dia Lindo

In the morning after the night they met, Alana and Laís talk on the phone about what that night meant to each of them.

The Dates

At a romantic dinner, a couple begins to observe the table next to them, as they suspect a killer is lurking. But first, they need to reach a consensus. Is he really a killer?

Agora Eu Sou Negro

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Miragem

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Fiado Só Amanhã

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Anitta: Live in Brasília

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Soluços em Português

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Vestido Branco com Listras Vermelhas

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Mesmo Nesse Fim de Mar

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Movimento Hip-Hop: Londrina, 2024

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A Lenda de CãodeMiro

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The Mummy Resurrection

When an infamous "cursed" Egyptian sarcophagus falls into the hands of unscrupulous huckster Everett Randolph, he becomes obsessed with resurrecting the mummified princess held within it.

Game for Vultures

The South African businessman David Swansey is delivering illegal German helicopters to Rhodesia. That makes the patriot Gideon Marunga an angry man.

The Phantom Rider

A new town doctor arrives at the same time as local Indians needprotection from troublemaking looters.

Point Break

A young undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of thieves who share a common interest in extreme sports. A remake of the 1991 film, "Point Break".

Prince Bayaya

Bayaya, a young peasant, protected by the spirit of his dead mother, arrives at the castle of the King, where he entertains his three daughters. He soon realizes that the three princesses are nagged by evil spirits. The little peasant manages to rid them of them, fights a duel with a wicked lord who wanted to marry one of the three princesses. He finally wins the heart of the youngest sister while saving the soul of his mother who was in purgatory.

East of Sumatra

Duke Mullane, manager of a Malayan tin mine, goes to a little-known island to open a new mine in the jungle. Initially, the natives there are friendly, especially dancer Minyora...who proves to be affianced to local ruler King Kiang. Alas, a series of unfortunate incidents changes Kiang's attitude to hostility, and Duke is stranded with his crew, Minyora, and his old flame Lory...who's now engaged to his boss!