Célia Freitas

Plurais (2024)

Plural (2024)

PLURAL is a journey through the intricate construction of identity. Guilherme Terreri and Rita Von Hunty unfold to explore the fluid boundaries of the integral self and human expression. ...

Direito de Sonhar (2022)

From the perspective of people who live in Complexo do Alemão, the largest favela in Rio de Janeiro, Direito de Sonhar reveals how the absence of the State in Brazil, violence, racism and difficult access to education and culture affect lives and dreams o ...

Saucy Toinha (2020)

For those who see her behind the tray, it's quite clear Toinha isn't just any other Bahian selling typical food. What people don't even suspect is that she's the one who makes the palm oil used to prepare the acarajes she serves. ...

A Última Gravação (2019)

Over two years, actor Sergio Britto, 88, faces a challenging creative process in a Samuel Beckett play. A dramatic accident takes place in the middle of the shootings and highlights Sergio Britto's passion for the theater. ...

Livre Pensar (2019)

Conceição Tavares is one of the most forceful, critical and original voices of Brazilian economic thought. This documentary gives an account of her life and work, while taking stock of more than half a century of a country looking for a future. ...

Torre das Donzelas (2018)

Documents former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's visit to the the women's alley of Tiradentes Jail in the city of São Paulo, also known as "Torre das Donzelas" ("Damsels' Tower"). Alongside other women, Dilma was kept as prisoner in there during the ...

Missão 115 (2018)

Mission 115 was the name given by DOI-CODI (an army repression body during the military dictatorship) to a supposed "vigilance" operation in Rio de Janeiro during a musical show at Riocentro on May 1, 1981. In fact, was a bomb attack, the final frustrated, ...

Legítima Defesa (2017)

My Name Is Jacque (2016)

Jacqueline Rocha Côrtes is a 55 year old Brazilian transsexual woman who has been living with AIDS for the past 21 years. As a Human Rights activist and a militant for HIV-positive people, Jacque has had her life marked by struggles and achievements, incl ...

Um Sonho Intenso (2015)

The documentary offers an overview on the transformations in the Brazilian socioeconomic process from the 30s to present day, with a group of economists and historians giving their commentary about the topics. ...

The Inevitable Story of Leticia Deniz (2012)

The movie follows the journey of a gorgeous transgender, from her troubled childhood in Porto Velho, Rondonia, to her body hormonal transformation process and her initiation in the prostitution underworld of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ...

As Mãos de Meu Filho (2010)

A couple accompany their son's piano concert. While classical music touches their hearts, the suffering memories of the past - the poverty and alcoholism of the father - contrast with the victory and success of the present. ...

Dores & Amores (2010)

Júlia is approaching 30 and works as the director of a modeling agency. Single for quite some time, she is in love with Jonas. However, he is not interested in commitment and is involved with a Portuguese pastry chef, who has a fetish for lingerie. ...

Condor (2007)

Operation Condor was a secret agreement between the military dictatorships of the Southern Cone in the 1970s, with the knowledge of the CIA. These governments to shared information and violently repressed suspected left-wing subversives. ...

A Funeral at the Samba School (2000)

A young maestro and community leader dies suddenly. Family and friends gather at Mangueira Samba School rehearsal building to pay last respects. But amazing things will happen in this unique funeral ceremony. ...

A Última Gravação (2019)

Over two years, actor Sergio Britto, 88, faces a challenging creative process in a Samuel Beckett play. A dramatic accident takes place in the middle of the shootings and highlights Sergio Britto's passion for the theater. ...