Film & TV

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 04 September, 2010

The film world rarely publicises women directors, and sometimes, when pressed, it can be hard to think of any at... 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

By Will Hodges 31 August, 2010

There can be few more timely showings at this year’s Brazilian film festival than Fábio Barreto’s Lula, The Son of... Read Article

By Russ Slater 05 August, 2010

This is a poetic re-telling of the life of Vinicius de Moraes, the poet and lyricist responsible for songs such... Read Article