Antônio Pitanga

Jouez Encore, Payez Encore

Andrea Tonacci

Gésio Amadeu, Dionísio Azevedo

A film that records the rehearsals of a Brazilian theatre troupe directed by Victor Garcia, and then the conflicts that break out as they tour Iran and France with a performance of Calderon's autos sacramentales. A problem with a scenery prop sparks a crisis in the group and the film chronicles this disaster.

Água de Meninos

Fabíola Aquino

Antônio Pitanga, Gessy Gesse

Recalling the films "Sol Sobre a Lama" and "A Grande Feira", which portrayed the living conditions of Bahian society in the 1960s, the scenario was the Feira de Água de Meninos that was set on fire. Today the Feira de São Joaquim and its marketers live situations similar to those of the Cinema Novo films, in parallel they wait with hope for the beginning of the revitalization and expansion of the largest open market in Bahia.

O Pagador de Promessas

Anselmo Duarte

Leonardo Villar, Glória Menezes

Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.

Abbott Elementary

Renato Ciasca, Beto Brant

Camila Pitanga, Gustavo Machado

In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.

Compasso de Espera

Antunes Filho

Zózimo Bulbul, Renée de Vielmond

Jorge de Oliveira is an Afro-Brazilian poet who works in a publicity agency in São Paulo. Torn between his rich white lovers and his black family and friends, Jorge's situation serves as a springboard to a discussion about racial issues in Brazil.

Candango: Memórias do Festival

Lino Meireles

Carlos Diegues, Milton Gonçalves

In 1965, a year after the military coup in Brazil, an oasis of freedom opened in the country's capital. The Brasília Film Festival: a landmark of cultural and political resistance. Its story is that of Brazilian cinema itself.

Tocaia no Asfalto

Roberto Pires

Agildo Ribeiro, Arassary de Oliveira

The psychology and life of Brazilian hitmen, common in the Northeast part of the country. In this particular case, the story revolves around a young and idealistic politician from Salvador, whom the enemies are eager to eliminate.

Ladrões de Cinema

Fernando Coni Campos

Antônio Pitanga, Milton Gonçalves

After assaulting a Hollywood film crew, a group of residents of a community in Rio de Janeiro decided to produce a film that would express the reality of Brazil - with the theme of Inconfidência Mineira.

The Guns

Ruy Guerra

Átila Iório, Nelson Xavier

A group of armed soldiers is sent to the Northeast of Brazil in an attempt to stop a famine-struck population from invading and stealing a food deposit in the dry backlands. While the alienation and insanity of people driven to hallucination by their latent hunger is conducted by the predictions of a religious figure, a truck driver observes the situation and remains torn between his friendship with the soldiers and his revolt against the lack of government action in fighting the misery that lingers over the region.

Cangaceiros de Lampião

Carlos Coimbra

Milton Rodríguez, Vanja Orico

On the day of Pedro Boiadeiro's wedding, a band of cangaceiros who survived the Angicos massacre invade his home, then proceed to beat him up, and abuse and murder his wife. Pedro sets out to get revenge on each one.

Bahia de Todos os Santos

Trigueirinho Neto

Jurandir Pimentel, Arassary de Oliveira

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, during the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas. Outlaw Tonio is involved in a conflict between strikers and the police. His mistress tries to keep him from his companions, but he steals her belongings to help the persecuted. Dissatisfied, she denounces him, compromising him politically.

República da Traição

Carlos Ebert

Vera Barreto Leite, Zózimo Bulbul

European couple arrive at the Republic of Maraguaya with a strange mission. But the involvement with a local man, whom they hire as an employee, will change their plans.

A Grande Feira

Roberto Pires

Geraldo del Rey, Helena Ignez

Made in the famous "Água de Meninos" market, the greatest popular market in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Salvador is revealed without prejudices, from the world of high finance up to the sordid environment of exotic cabarets.

Juliana do Amor Perdido

Sérgio Ricardo

Maria do Rosário, Francisco Di Franco

A beautiful young woman living in an isolated fishing community on an island falls in love with an outsider, a train machinist. But her father, a violent religious fanatic interferes.

Anabazys - O Terceiro Testamento de Glauber Rocha

Paloma Rocha, Joel Pizzini

Glauber Rocha, Tarcísio Meira

Tropico

Gianni Amico

Joel Barcellos, Janira Santiago