Brazilian Films on the Lineup at Portuguese Film Festival ‘Utopia’
The 11th edition of Utopia Film Festival is happening until 28th November. The festival has played a significant part in... Read Article
Brazilian Cinema
The Struggle for Land in Brazil: an Interview with Camila Freitas, Director of ‘Landless’
Camila Freitas’ documentary Landless (Chão, 2019) follows the struggle of the MST – the Landless Workers’ Movement in Brazil –... Read Article
REVIEW The Personal and the Political: Essential Brazilian Documentaries by Petra Costa and Maria Augusta Ramos
Petra Costa’s dreamlike, semi-autobiographical films The Edge of Democracy, Elena and Undertow Eyes contain a mixture of highly personal themes... Read Article
Dedication On A Micro-Budget: Alexandre Moratto Talks About Debut Feature ‘Socrates’
The Brazilian film Socrates (2018) is released in cinemas and on streaming platforms in the UK on Friday 4th September.... Read Article
REVIEW Hard Paint (Tinta Bruta)
Brazilian co-directors and writers Filipe Matzembacher and Marcio Revlon’s multi-award winning film Hard Paint (Tinta Bruta) starts strongly by giving... Read Article
REVIEW Temporada
Juliana moves alone to a new town to eke out a living working for a dengue control service, leaving behind... Read Article
REVIEW Obscuro Barroco
Obscuro Barroco is an acid-laced homage to the forces and characters that give life to Rio de Janeiro. Fragments of... Read Article
REVIEW Baronesa
At this year’s opening night at Open City Documentary Festival, you’ll be able to watch Baronesa, a film directed by... Read Article
REVIEW Human Beings Can Be Transformed: Discussing Neon Bull with Gabriel Mascaro
I’ve seen few films that have left such an impression on me as Neon Bull (Original Portuguese Title: Boi Neon)... Read Article
Aquarius – A Personal Reflection on Brazil’s Film of the Year
Not in recent times has a Brazilian film, or any film for that matter, managed to communicate to me on... Read Article
Brazilian Oscar Nominee ‘Bingo: King Of The Mornings’ Coming To UK Cinemas
From 15th December Bingo: King Of The Mornings, Brazil’s Oscar and BAFTA nomination, will be screening in UK cinemas. The... Read Article
A Series of Dirty “Brazilian” Movies at the Embassy of Brazil
The Cultural Section of the Embassy of Brazil in London in collaboration with Dirty Movies presents a season of “the... Read Article