Brazilian Films
I'm no nationalist, but some of our films are truly awesome.
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Bye Bye Brasil (1979, R)
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Cidade de Deus, (City of God) (2003, R)
Groundbreaking from its conception, this is perhaps the most misunderstood film in recent Brazilian cinematography. More than merely copying its direct approach to social issues, other Brazilian filmmakers should perhaps focus on mimicking its solid construction, its fresh originality, or its technical excellence. |
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Tropa de Elite (The Elite Squad) (2007, R)
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Sábado (Saturday) (1995, Unrated)
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Nina (2004, Unrated)
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Lavoura Arcaica (To the Left of Father) (2001, Unrated)
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O Invasor (The Invader) (The Trespasser) (2002, Unrated)
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Drained (O Cheiro Do Ralo) (2006, Unrated)
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Domésticas (Maids) (2001, PG)
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Ação Entre Amigos (Friendly Fire) (1999, Unrated)
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Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco (Pixote) (Pixote, the Law of the Weakest) (1981, R)
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Mango Yellow (2003, Unrated)
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Houve Uma Vez Dois Verões (Two Summers) (2002, Unrated)
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Almost Brothers (Quase Dois Irmaos) (2005, Unrated)
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Lower City (Cidade Baixa) (2006, R)
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O Homem Que Copiava (The Man Who Copied) (2005, R)
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Central do Brasil (Central Station) (1998, R)
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Bicho de Sete Cabeças (Brainstorm) (2001, Unrated)
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Contra Todos (Up Against Them All) (2003, Unrated)
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House of Sand (Casa de Areia) (2006, R)
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O Auto da Compadecida (A Dog's Will) (2000, Unrated)
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Lisbela E O Prisioneiro (2003, Unrated)
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Saneamento Básico, O Filme (2007, Unrated)
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O Ano em que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias (The Year My Parents Went on Vacation) (2006, PG)
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A Hora da Estrela (Hour of the Star) (1985, Unrated)
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Encarnação do Demônio (Devil's Reincarnation) (Embodiment of Evil) (2008, Unrated)
For the first time in his entire career, 70 year-old Mojica has made a film with a proper budget and a professional crew. Raw as usual, cruel as ever and utterly entertaining, his cinematic style has not been domesticated, and old time fans will certainly enjoy the ride. Milhem Cortaz is absolutely marvelous as an antagonist who is as crazy as Coffin Joe himself. |
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Abril Despedaçado (Behind the Sun) (2001, PG-13)
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Carandiru (2004, R)
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Madame Satã (2002, Unrated)
The visuals are stunning, but the film fails for something that is unfortunately becoming a tradition in Brazilian cinema: the lack of a consistent script. Too much responsibility is left on the actors' shoulders, as if they were the ones who were supposed to make the film work, and although the cast fights this battle with all they've got, I honestly don't know if that's fair. |
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O Homem do Ano (The Man of the Year) (2003, Unrated)
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My Uncle Killed a Guy (Meu Tio Matou um Cara) (2004, Unrated)
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