The Trace We Leave Behind (
2017) | IMDb:
5.7
A young physician coordinating the transfer of patients between state-run hospitals in the city of Rio de Janeiro struggles with a mystery: a patient goes missing one night and completely disappears from the system. As the doctor attempts to find out the truth, he slowly loses his sense of reality.
Starring:
Rafael Cardoso
,
Leandra Leal
,
Cláudia Abreu
,
Jonas Bloch
,
Felipe Camargo
,
Domingos Montagner
Directed by:
J.C. Feyer
Rio, I Love You (
2014) | IMDb:
5.2
The third episode of the Cities of Love franchise, Rio, I Love You is an anthology, created by 10 visionary directors from across the globe. The story line of each segment focuses on an encounter of love in a different neighborhood of the city, demonstrating the distinctive qualities and character of that location. The film serves to bridge gaps between cultures, educating and entertaining the audience, while celebrating unique and universal expressions of love.
Starring:
Vincent Cassel
,
Fernanda Montenegro
,
Eduardo Sterblitch
,
Basil Hoffman
,
Emily Mortimer
,
Harvey Keitel
Slightly Out of Tune (
2008) | IMDb:
6
A group of friends come of age during the political turmoil that plagued Brazil in the 1960's and 70's. Together, these musicians form a band called "Os Desafinados" and become a part of the groundbreaking Brazilian musical movement called Bossa Nova
Starring:
Rodrigo Santoro
,
Cláudia Abreu
,
Selton Mello
,
Alessandra Negrini
,
Ângelo Paes Leme
,
Jair Oliveira
The Battle of Canudos (
1997) | IMDb:
6.9
At the end of the 19th century, a poor family comes to the rural Canudos, a community led by Antônio Conselheiro, seen by many as a holy prophet. Their ways bother the powerful people of the region, and the newly founded Republic sends their army to destroy the settlement, which culminates in one of the bloodiest wars in the history of Brazil.