brazilian new wave

Two playboys concoct a plan to photograph a woman without her consent, leading to unexpected consequences and a journey of self-discovery. Their escapade reveals the darker sides of seduction and betrayal, set against a backdrop of societal decay. The narrative challenges moral boundaries, showing themes of freedom and exploitation. A groundbreaking must-watch of Brazilian cinema, praised for its daring critique and compelling storytelling, influenting film history.

Rich, spoiled youngman encounters a prostitute, and gets confused about the nature of his feelings for her; he can't decide between attraction, and repulsion.

One of Brazil's greatest directors, a founder of Cinema Novo, Glauber Rocha presents a latin american fictional country that is sparkling with the internal struggle for political power. The jaded journalist Paulo Martins opposes two equally corrupt political candidates: a pseudo-populist and a conservative. But, in this complex tropical reality, nothing really is what it seems to be. Paulo Autran's iconic performance in this film is always remembered.

In a tranquil Minas Gerais town, the arrival of a young priest, Paulo José, disrupts local life. His attraction to the beautiful Helena Ignêz prompts the town's wealthiest man to propose marriage, aiming to separate them. Defying expectations, the priest and the girl flee, kindling a forbidden passion that evolves into a tumultuous love affair. The priest's eventual return adds a new layer of complexity to this captivating tale.

A family struggles against the harsh realities of the Brazilian sertão, battling drought and poverty. Their journey is a poignant exploration of human resilience and the fight for a better life. Each member faces their own trials, weaving a tapestry of survival and hope. It is a stark, powerful portrayal of life's struggles. An must-watch for its raw storytelling and compelling insight into the human condition, it is based on a brazilian classic book "Vidas Secas" by Graciliano Ramos.