The Cotton Wool War (2018)

This is a well-made and beautiful-looking film from Brazil, but its premise and story are, unfortunately, highly flawed.

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Concerning the fire at the Cinemateca Brasileira warehouse

At the bottom of the following article about the devastating fire at their warehouse you can find an open letter by the Cinemateca Brasileira: https://www.indiewire.com/2021/07/brazilian-cinematheque-fire-1234654692

The Movie of My Life (2017)

This Brazilian film is mildly disappointing given its potential, but it is an entertaining watch nonetheless, if the themes are up your alley.

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The Other Side of the Street (2004)

The Other Side of the Street [O Outro Lado da Rua] tells the story of a criminal investigation of sorts, but it really is just the portrait of a lonely and bitter woman who is trapped in her isolated existence. Great performances by the core cast do not really help to make this film as a whole work.

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Good Manners (2017)

A very interesting, very well-made film with strong acting performances, Good Manners is a challenging and overly-long genre-hybrid that is difficult to describe or recommend.

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The Dognapper (2013)

A mainstream comedy that fails in almost every respect, The Dognapper’s only good elements are its score, its looks, and its cast. Some really good acting performances are wasted on a film that is rarely funny and a story that goes nowhere.

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Man Proposes, God Disposes (2017)

This Canadian-Polish-Brazilian co-production is a remarkable achievement in low-budget filmmaking. Great cinematography is complemented by good acting, score music and sound design.

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Fish Boy (2012)

This 17-minute short film from Brazil is a mix of slices of real life and semi-nightmarish dreams. The 5-year-old protagonist is struggling to come to terms with her mother’s pregnancy and the impending birth of her baby brother.

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O Ultímo Cine Drive-in (2015)

This comedic Brazilian drama tells the story of young man and his difficult relationship with his estranged father. In its own way, the film is also a declaration of love for yesterday’s cinema.

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The Invisible Collection (2012)

Beautiful and moving. A sombre film that in spite of its melancholy manages to put a smile on your face more than once.

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