Sávio Rolim

Memories of Prison

Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Carlos Vereza, Glória Pires

In the 1930s, novelist and politician Graciliano Ramos is accused of being a communist sympathizer. He is then arrested and sent to the Ilha Grande prison, where he experiences the disturbing treatment reserved for common prisoners.

O Engenho de Zé Lins

Vladimir Carvalho

José Lins do Rego, Vladimir Carvalho

Documentary on the life and work of José Lins do Rego (1901-1957), one of Brazil's greatest 20th century literary authors, writer of celebrated novels "Menino de Engenho", "Fogo Morto", "Moleque Ricardo", "Riacho Doce" and many more.

Menino de Engenho

Walter Lima Jr.

Geraldo del Rey, Sávio Rolim

After being orphaned, a boy is raised by his grandfather and uncles, rich rural landowners, on a sugarcane plantation where he grows up, studies, learns about politics, love and disillusionment.

Bonitinha, Mas Ordinária

Braz Chediak

Lucélia Santos, José Wilker

The youngest daughter of a rich man has been raped by five black men in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, and her father arranges her marriage to one of his employees in order to save the family’s honor.

Soledade - A Bagaceira

Paulo Thiago

Rejane Medeiros, Ney Santanna

O Leão do Norte

Carlos del Pino

Pascoal Guida, Dary Reis