Herval Rossano

Denying Brazil (2000)

A documentary film about the taboos, stereotypes, and struggles of black actors in Brazilian television "soaps". Based on his own memories and on a sturdy body of research evidence, the director analyses race relations in Brazilian soap operas, calling att ...

Amantes, Amanhã Se Houver Sol (1975)

O Casal (1975)

The story of the first steps of a very young couple. Their love is great, as are the financial obstacles and an unexpected pregnancy. ...

No Tempo dos Bravos (1965)

Quero Essa Mulher Assim Mesmo (1963)

Sonhando com Milhões (1963)

Assassinato em Copacabana (1962)

Quiero morir en carnaval (1961)

Três Colegas de Batina (1961)

The project of urbanization of a shantytown is endangered by lack of money. To get the necessary sum, three friars start to sing in plain clothes, incognito, also recording records and doing shows in nightclubs. ...

A Viúva Valentina (1960)

Samba em Brasília (1960)

Dona Xêpa (1959)

Dona Xepa is a vegetable stand owner. She dreams about the success of her scientist son. The film is based on the play by Pedro Bloch. ...

Maria 38 (1959)

Maria is a young woman who becomes a well-known crook in the bohemian district of Lapa, in Rio de Janeiro. She earns her living with little scams and tricks. Nevertheless, she is good-hearted, and that's why her latest cheat doesn't work at all. ...

Titio Não é Sopa (1959)

Eu Sou o Tal (1959)

Winner of a Theater talent contest, in which he was the only one to enroll, Belizário da Silva leaves his hometown, and tries to make it in Rio de Janeiro. ...

A Sogra (1954)

Balança Mas Não Cai (1954)

O Craque (1953)

Minutes before the start of an important football match between Corinthians and the Uruguayan team of Carrasco, the main player of the São Paulo team, Baltazar ends up cut because of a serious appendicitis crisis. In place of the Corinthians top scorer, r ...

O Homem dos Papagaios (1953)

Poor crook gets a job as janitor in a luxury house. But he starts pretending be the rich owner of the house and in no time is owing multiple debts. ...