Reynard the fox symbolizes endless obsession. Marta seeks her inner essence, balancing between freedom and self-impriso…
Exploring individuality in modern society, this insightful documentary dissects the tension between free will and inter…
In Paraíba's Monteiros community, the pack eagerly awaits a feast promised to São Lázaro.
Eliza Capai shares her story and those of other Brazilian women confronting prenatal grief and the harsh realities of a…
In a fading mountain village, a solitary man grapples with his fate, caught between the misty wilderness and the dark c…
In the wake of Portugal’s devastating wildfires, a band of survivors teams up with pioneering scientists to forge groun…
In the shadow of Brazil’s booming agribusiness, a documentary unveils the stark clash between ruralist political power …
Two friends, divided by continents but united through cinema, exchange a year of video letters inspired by pioneering w…
Delving into a family's journey of resilience through unemployment, relocation, and abduction, this documentary showcas…
This thought-provoking documentary exposes the manipulative tactics of Brazilian media giants, notably TV Globo, throug…
This short film, a winner at the Berlinale, is an exuberant scream that literally destroys the image of xenophobia agai…
This gripping documentary delves into the life and legacy of Professor Hermógenes, a pioneering figure in yoga and holi…
In a powerful visual ode to resistance, this gripping documentary captures the expressive power of human hands in Brazi…
In this film, the simple life of the astronomer Bernardo Riedel, a telescope maker, is interspersed with galactic oppor…
Traverse the revolutionary landscapes of seven countries, guided by Rosa Luxemburg's last written words, in a profound …
In the safety of a desolate house, a group of homeless people in the city of Porto tell us what it is like to live and …
This insightful documentary is a heartfelt journey from childhood memories to the depths of grief, exploring the bond b…
Haunted by a mysterious May night, Rafael's life is suspended in time, as he grapples with the shadowy figures that cha…
Navigating an undiagnosed disability, filmmaker Daniel Gonçalves searches for understanding and identity through a tape…
Over three transformative years, a mother chronicles her adolescent son's gender transition, delving into their paralle…
While capturing Brazil's spirit in 1942, Orson Welles confronts unexpected tragedy with the death of the Jangadeiros' l…
Five disparate souls—a beleaguered teacher, a young man grappling with prejudice, a betrayed nun, a haunted farmhand, a…
An intricate exploration of football, international rivalry, personal disappointments and the enduring power of friends…
Explores the power of community dance as a platform for personal expressions of marginalization and acceptance.
This bold documentary delves into the liberating experiences of diverse individuals who reclaim their sexual identities…
A resonating narrative of defiance, desire, and resilience, exploring the woman's body through the lens of four trailbl…
This Documentary rings true the rhythms of life in Minas Gerais, Brazil, where every bell chime holds a story and faith…
This Documentary is a fusion of past and present, delving into the resonating rhythms of Brazil's sugar cane fields, we…
This Documentary is a contemplative exploration of the "Camino de Santiago," focusing on the "albergue" - a hostel that…
In this documentary, a group of lesbian friends find liberation and unity on a remote beach, their bonds deepening thro…
Leticia, a fearless 15-year-old country girl from Portugal, brandishes a rifle with uncanny ease. The filmmaker capture…
During the pandemic, five distinct locations entrenched in the memories of five LGBTIQ individuals from São Paulo, Braz…
This Documetary is an intimate portrayal of women navigating the trials and triumphs of life during the Covid-19 quaran…
In this Documentary, a reserved photographer, Beto Pêgo, embraces his alter ego, the flamboyant drag queen Betina Polar…
This Documentary explores the inspiring story of Sergio Cezar, whose inventive artwork breathes new life into discarded…
Discover a world where every sight and touch unfolds into the irresistible essence of "Vanilla", transforming your sens…
In a race against time, three disparate individuals embark on a 14-day quest, exploring music, alchemy, and witchcraft …
In a village divided, a dedicated caretaker seeks to rejuvenate an abandoned Catholic seminary, once a vibrant center o…
In the wake of a crippling stroke, a tenacious jazz legend fights to regain his drumming prowess, mentor one final prot…
The award-winning filmmaker João Botelho creates this gem of a film, a kind of cinematic tribute to his main inspiratio…
Metanoia means to expand and change the way one sees. In this documentary, conductor Simone Menezes travels across Ital…
In less than fifteen minutes, Victor conducts a cinematic experiment to investigate the nature of his body. To others, …
Serene and educational, in this documentary the colorful inhabitants of Misiones, a border region in northern Argentina…
Being transgender in the Brazilian army in the middle of the last century was an experience that had hard consequences …
Hundreds of people migrate every year to a very special place in Brasilia in search of a spiritual change in their live…
Only documentary filmmaking can give us a frank and warm portrait like this one, the one that the director Marcelo Diaz…
Navigating between reality and fiction, this documentary unveils the characters and the particular atmosphere that oper…
Linked to a lesser or greater extent with religious organizations, in this documentary people from the LGBTI+ community…
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