Ariano Suassuna

Pictures of Ghosts (2023)

Downtown Recife's classic movie palaces from the 20th century are mostly gone. That city area is now an archaeological site of sorts that reveals aspects of life in society which have been lost. And that's just part of the story. ...

Quando a Coisa Vira Outra (2022)

Vladimir Carvalho's Cinema of Inequality marked the documentary filmmaker's trajectory over decades of activity. Considered one of the most important Brazilian documentary filmmakers in activity, his images influenced the emergence of Cinema Novo and the n ...

Cícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso (2016)

The Pernambuco painter Cicero Dias created an unparalleled art for the world. Close to a modernist and influenced by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Fernand Léger and Joan Miró, he marked the history of Brazilian art. ...

Cantorias (2016)

About Cinema (2015)

An abandoned tumbledown theater in the outback of Paraíba state is the initial setting of a film about cinema, which explores the testimonials of the novelist and playwright Ariano Suassuna and other filmmakers such as Ruy Guerra, Julio Bressane, Ken Loac ...

O Homem que Viu Zé Limeira (2013)

Suassuna, A Peleja do Sonho Com a Injustiça (2013)

Cego Aderaldo - O Cantador e o Mito (2012)

Português - A Língua do Brasil (2007)

16 members from the Brazilian Academy of Letters share their views on the current situation of the portuguese language. ...

Quaderna (2007)

The documentary is a dive into this universe that Ariano Suassuna built with his Art (work) and his Life. His novels and characters. Your utopias. Your Quaderna, as the driving force behind this mix. Theater performances. Poems. Show classes. Popular cultu ...

The Spirit of Zé Lins (2006)

Documentary on the life and work of José Lins do Rego (1901-1957), one of Brazil's greatest 20th century literary authors, writer of celebrated novels "Menino de Engenho", "Fogo Morto", "Moleque Ricardo", "Riacho Doce" and many more. ...

Vladimir Carvalho, Conterrâneo Velho de Guerra (2004)

O Sertãomundo de Suassuna (2003)

Making of O Auto da Compadecida (2000)

O Homem de Areia (1982)

A Vaquejada (1970)

In the interior of Paraíba a tournament between cowboys who must demonstrate mastery in knocking an ox down by the tail while they ride. ...

The Rogue's Trial (2024)

After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city. ...

O Auto da Boa Mentira (2021)

In four stories inspired by humorous tales by Ariano Suassuna, each created based on phrases by the poet from Paraíba, we meet Helder, Fabiano, Pierce and Lorena, living different situations where, ironically, the lie is always the protagonist. ...

A Dog's Will (2000)

The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to ...

Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida (1987)

In the small town of Taperoá João Grilo and confusion Chicó live setting, addressing a sacristan and a humble baker. Everyone lives under the excesses of the bishop, the priest and the major. Until an attack on the city, all die at the hands of the band ...

Our Lady of Compassion (1969)

João Grilo is a backwoodsman who tries to get along at the expense of the powerful in the city, who pretend to be respectful of morals and good customs and hide their sins. But when a band of cangaceiros attacks the small town, everyone has to settle acco ...