Brazil on the Rise: The Story of a Country Transformed is written by Larry Rohter, former Rio de Janeiro bureau chief for the New York Times and Newsweek. It charts Brazil’s rise – from colonialism, steamy obscurity and... Read Article
There’s a revolution underway in South America, but most of the world doesn’t know it. Oliver Stone sets out on a road trip across five countries to explore the social and political movements as well as the mainstream... Read Article
Former guerrilla leader Dilma Rousseff won Brazil’s presidential election in resounding fashion on Sunday and promised to stick to policies that have lifted millions from poverty and made Brazil one of the world’s hottest economies. The ruling party’s... Read Article
There can be few more timely showings at this year’s Brazilian film festival than Fábio Barreto’s Lula, The Son of Brazil. With the presidential successor to the film’s protagonist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva due to be named... Read Article
Inffinito will be bringing the Brazilian Film Festival to London for the second year running. Eleven films in total will be shown from September 1st ’til 5th, beginning with the BAFTA-hosted opening night featuring the premiere of Lula,... Read Article
Lula – The Son of Brazil will be the opening film for the 2nd Brazilian Film Festival this year. The gala screening will be held at the Princess Theatre, at the Bafta Academy, on September 1st. Based on... Read Article
Interesting article in The Guardian yesterday by Jude Kelly (one of the organisers of Festival Brazil that’s been happening at the Southbank Centre this summer) looking at how they have managed to deal with creating enthusiasm for art... Read Article
