Cláudio Mamberti

Poeta de Sete Faces (2002)

Documentary about Brazilian poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade, and the many facets of his work. ...

Sonhos Tropicais (2001)

A Polish Jew becomes a prostitute after failing to get a marriage in Brazil. Meanwhile, the public health doctor Oswaldo Cruz ends up involved in the Vaccine Revolt. ...

Minha Vida Em Suas Mãos (2001)

After being fired from his job and have his unemployment insurance money robbed, a young man decides to become a robber himself. While escaping authorities, he meets a female teacher of whom he takes hostage. Things get complicated when they fall in love w ...

Tiradentes (1999)

The story of one of the most important Brazilian heroes, Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, known as Tiradentes. He was the leader of a group who tried to proclaim Brazil's Independence from Portugal in 1789. But he was betrayed by one of his comrades and hang ...

Love and Co. (1998)

Godofredo suffers a terrible blow when he comes back home earlier than usual and finds his wife in the arms of his partner. He sends his wife away to a coast town and dares his rival to a duel. But he begins to miss his wife and the company of his friend. ...

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória (1998)

1943, World War II. The northeastern coast of Brazil is an strategic region for the Allies. Giancarlo, an Italian immigrant married to a Brazilian woman, lives nearby the Parnamirin Field, the largest military base built by the USA outside of their territo ...

Miramar (1997)

Story with some autobiographical touches taken from director's life. ...

Perfumed Ball (1997)

A Lebanese photographer living in Brazil in the '30s manages to film the band of Lampião, a legendary Brazilian bandit. ...

O Cangaceiro (1997)

This is a remake of Brazil's first international success in the cinema world. Just as its same name predecessor was, this film is a fictional version of the story of the "cangaceiros." These were bandits who sacked towns and spread terror throughout Northe ...

O Guarani (1996)

The forbidden love affair between Peri, an Indian, and the beautiful Ceci, a Portuguese white girl, in the 17th century Brazil. ...

The Quartet (1995)

The story of two immigrant couples: Teresa and Angelo; Pierina and Massimo. While fighting for survival in the new world, the unexpected love of Massimo and Teresa appears. They react against family and cultural traditions and leave to a new destiny, leavi ...

Saturday (1995)

On a Saturday morning, an advertising crew arrives at a decadent old building downtown São Paulo to shoot a TV commercial. ...

Tanta Estrela Por Aí (1993)

A comedy based on a true story about singer Raul Seixas. ...

Sua Excelência, o Candidato (1991)

His name is Orlando Carvalho Lopes. In his forties and a confirmed bachelor, he is the son and grandson of traditional politicians, but has no political experience. His weapons? His name, because it carries weight, and his family, because it has a traditio ...

Inspector Faustão and the Vagabond (1991)

Faustão, a fruit seller, is selected by God himself to become Inspector Faustão, defender of the animals. He's joined by Sérgio Mallandro in a mission to save a group of quails from an illegal smuggler, while also having to deal with a bratty kid and a ...

Os Homens Querem Paz (1991)

Kiss 2348/72 (1990)

Worker Norival's life turns upside down when he is caught kissing his co-worker Catarina during work hours. He is fired for just cause and faces the hardships of the labor lawsuit he filed against the company. ...

Crystal Moon (1990)

The fairy tale story of Maria da Graça, a small town girl with big time dreams of becoming a singer, who moves to Rio de Janeiro to pursue her ambitions. ...

Barrela: Escola de Crimes (1990)

In an overcrowded prision cell, each man has to make his own way and secure himself from the constant threat of sexual violence coming from the rest of the inmates. ...

The Scarlet Scorpion (1990)

Anjo, a millionaire playboy who moonlights as a crime fighter, leaps into action when his arch-nemesis, the Scarlet Scorpion, kidnaps a beautiful fashion designer. ...

Real Desejo (1990)

Assim na Tela Como no Céu (1990)

A religious comedy in 5 segments, illustrating maniqueism on Earth, as shown by movies. God and his son Jesus disagree on how to manage human life on Earth. ...

Kuarup (1989)

This epic Brazilian film was based on the equally epic novel by Antonio Callado. Set between 1954 and 1964, the film's focus is the saga of Jesuit priest Nando. Fed up with civilization, he ventures deep into Amazon country to live with and work among the ...

Soul's Boundary (1988)

The story of two brothers who are trying to farm in the Brazilian Amazon. ...

Angels of the Night (1987)

Many exotic characters meet in São Paulo night, looking for love and adventure: Malu, a model; Mauro, a drag queen; Teddy, a hustler; Guto, a gay reporter; and Marta, an actress. ...

Hidden City (1986)

After seven years in jail, Anjo meets up with his former accomplice, now head of a criminal organization. The former detainee finds himself embroiled with an underworld star, Shirley Sombra, and finds enmity with a corrupt police officer. ...

Avaete, Seed of Revenge (1985)

Little Indian boy survives his tribe massacre, growing up together with his wish for revenge and his quest for his own identity. Based on a true story. ...

Um Casal de 3 (1984)

Janete (1983)

A young girl runaway from home to join the circus. ...

As Safadas (1982)

Three stories. 'Rainha do Fliper' (Pinball's Queen) Reginéia is the pinball's queen, exploited by her pimp Giba. Out of the blue, her former boyfriend Tenório comes to the arcade place seeking out Reginéia. 'Uma Aula de Sanfona' (One Class of Accordion ...

Noites Paraguayas (1982)

The path of Paraguayan immigrants who drive to Asuncion and then arrive in São Paulo. They are rural workers, musicians, vendors and underemployed people. Two parallel worlds: the Guarani culture and the Brazilian adventure in São Paulo juxtaposed with P ...

Balzaquianas (1981)

Based on interviews with married women, aged 20 to 40, from different social classes, the film portrays with a certain irony the hardships and the petty side of marriage. An actress plays five different women who, living in banal situations, reproduce mult ...

Alice (1978)

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)

After the death of her handsome but good-for-nothing husband Vadinho, Flor, a widow, marries Dr. Teodoro, a respectable gentleman. Hilarity ensues when Vadinho's spirit returns into her life. ...

Luz, Cama, Ação! (1976)

Vozes do Medo (1972)

Orgy or The Man Who Gave Birth (1970)

A countryman kills his father and heads for the big city. On his way, he meets the most bizarre and allegorical types: a robber, a drag queen who thinks he's Carmen Miranda, a black king, a fallen black angel, a priest, two whores, a pregnant cowboy, among ...

República da Traição (1970)

European couple arrive at the Republic of Maraguaya with a strange mission. But the involvement with a local man, whom they hire as an employee, will change their plans. ...

Cândido Portinari, um Pintor de Brodósqui (1968)

A brief tribute to Brazilian painter Cândido Portinari relating to his humble beginnings as a citizen born in the town of Brodósqui, located on the countryside of São Paulo. Some of his paintings and poems are presented along with some archive images. ...

Universidade em Crise (1965)

Vila da Barca (1964)

The first work by documentary master Renato Tapajós, "Vila da Barca" focuses on the daily struggles faced by the people who live on the shanty town of Vila da Barca, Pará, Brazil. ...

Barrela: Escola de Crimes (1990)

In an overcrowded prision cell, each man has to make his own way and secure himself from the constant threat of sexual violence coming from the rest of the inmates. ...

República da Traição (1970)

European couple arrive at the Republic of Maraguaya with a strange mission. But the involvement with a local man, whom they hire as an employee, will change their plans. ...