Film Reviews

By Russ Slater 19 November, 2010

Labelled as an epic animated love story between Chico and Rita, in reality this story is all about Cuba and... Read Article

By Russ Slater 31 October, 2010

The Maid is an intriguing film that takes its time before showing its hand. The austere, barely-saturated film, along with... Read Article

By Russ Slater 31 October, 2010

This is our second review of some of the South American films that were showing as part of the 54th... Read Article

By Sarah Coxhill 25 October, 2010

With the current issues in Chile, for the Mapuche people this is a timely documentary, and was clearly made before... Read Article

By Russ Slater 19 October, 2010

BFI’s London Film Festival is one of the most important film festivals in the world. Now in its 54th edition... Read Article

By Russ Slater 12 September, 2010

After five years of marriage Zeca spots his wife Julia cheating on him through the window. The strange thing about... Read Article

By Richard Lim 09 September, 2010

After a brief depiction of youthful urban life in Sao Paulo, the life of Rafa (Lee Thaler) is turned upside... Read Article

By Russ Slater 05 September, 2010

For anyone not from Brazil the story of Rita Cadillac may not be known. In fact, even to many Brazilians... Read Article

By Leo Nikolaidis 31 August, 2010

The Story of Me follows the early life of the celebrated Brazilian storyteller Roberto Carlos Ramos. It is significant that... Read Article

By Sarah Coxhill 31 August, 2010

Not an easy watch, but in the best way; a pretty heavy, dark and brooding independent film with a twist... Read Article

By Russ Slater 31 August, 2010

If there is one film that should be used as an introduction for anyone wanting to visit Brazil it is... Read Article

By Jessica Robins 31 August, 2010

A man arrives in Brazil looking to start a new life on the day the Second World War finishes. However,... Read Article