Odete Lara

Memórias do Grupo Opinião (2019)

Follows the story of Opinião, a theatre group created in 1964 during the early Brazilian dictatorship period to oppose the government through artistic performances. Considered the first left-wing response to the dictatorship, the group gathered now famous ...

Brazilian Portraits: Odete Lara (2010)

In this humorous review of her journey in our world, Odete Lara reveals all her authenticity and lucidity in front of the cameras. ...

Ecos de Cannes (2008)

Milagrez (2008)

Documentary on "Antonio das Mortes", Glauber Rocha's 1969 film. ...

Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds (2006)

Created by his son Leonardo, this portrait of Adolfo Celi reconstructs his personal and artistic journey between Italy and Brazil. Through interviews, film clips, testimonials, photos, and extraordinary footage from the Celi family's personal archive, we w ...

Abry (2003)

At 84 years of age, Lúcia Rocha admitted herself to a hospital in São Paulo to undergo heart tests. Upon receiving the news about the risk to her life, Lúcia, laconic, tells the doctor: 'Then open it'. This is the second time she has undergone bypass su ...

1968 - Without Losing Tenderness (2001)

The story of the University of Brasília, since it was only a project in Darcy Ribeiro's head until the fateful events in August 1968 when its campus was invaded by the police, during the military dictatorship, thus putting an end to its independence. ...

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997)

"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema. ...

Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo II: A Volta (1991)

Exiled in Acapulco, the bon vivant Dino cheats a rich widow into financing his coming back to Brazil. To avoid getting caught, he hides in a coffin. His fake burial is celebrated in high style and it doesn't take long before he starts getting himself into ...

Um Filme 100% Brasileiro (1985)

French poet Blaise Cendrars arrives by sea on the city of Rio de Janeiro and lives s life of bohemian parties during the celebration of carnaval. ...

The Pleasure Principle (1979)

In a financially troubled farm in the 1930's, its depraved owners become attracted to their new handsome and young handyman. ...

Assim Era a Atlântida (1975)

The Star Rises (1974)

A veteran popular singer remembers her early days before fame as a humble woman who faced many obstacles in order to achieve fame, notoriety and make her dreams come true. Her life, the songs, the men she knew and helped her on her ladder to success all ha ...

The Devil Queen (1974)

Rio's criminal underworld is run by an unexpected boss: a femme Queen with a taste for power and violence. But heavy lies the crown: what Queen can trust her subjects, however fabulous? When she sets up a stoolie to take the fall for her boy, a plot agains ...

Os Primeiros Momentos (1973)

Go To Work You Bum! (1973)

Having come out recently from jail, a tramp, willing to make quick money, decides to organize a pool match between two famous retired players. ...

When Carnaval Comes (1972)

Music manager has to get three of his artists together for a special show, but soon finds out it isn't an easy task. ...

O Jogo da Vida e da Morte (1972)

Brazilian adaptation of Hamlet, set in the outskirts of São Paulo City. A teenager hears through a medium the voice of his father, who accuses his brother of murdering him. He confirms his suspicions of his uncle, and decides to retaliate, but kills the w ...

Câncer (1972)

This film shows people with constant psychological and social conflicts: the violence among outlaws, conflicts between man and woman, police and society. ...

Lucia McCartney, Call Girl (1971)

In the 60's Lúcia McCartney is a call girl who is a fan of the Beatles. A diplomat tries to get her out of prostitution by falling in love with her. ...

Adventures with Uncle Manuelo (1971)

Three boys and their uncle venture into the Amazon jungle in search of their missing grandfather who's been kidnapped by evil space robots! ...

Em Família (1971)

Old couple are being evicted and turn to their five children for help. Since no one can accommodate the two of them, the children decide to separate the couple. ...

The Heirs (1970)

Jorge, an ambitious journalist, marries into money and betrays colleagues to become a powerful politician during political turmoil in 1946 Brazil. ...

Vida e Glória de um Canalha (1970)

Viver de Morrer (1969)

A Brazilian crime film ...

Antonio das Mortes (1969)

A new incarnation of Cangaceiro bandits, led by Coirana, has risen in the badlands. A blind landowner hires Antônio to wipe out his old nemesis. Yet after besting Coirana and accompanying the dying man to his mountain hideout, Antônio is moved by the pli ...

Copacabana Fools Me (1969)

Marquinhos is in his early 20s and lives in Copacabana with his petits bourgeois parents and older brother. He doesn't have a job, he doesn't go to school, he just lives on the spur of the moment, watches TV, plays soccer on the beach by day and goes out w ...

As Sete Faces de um Cafajeste (1968)

Alfredo, a rich playboy and restless womanizer lives a happy life until receive threats from several cuckolds. Things get worse when each of the seven involved women accuse each other causing a big mess. ...

A Batalha dos Sete Anos (1968)

Investigation into the seven years that followed the closure of Companhia Vera Cruz, in 1955, which marked a period of crisis for national film production in Brazil. ...

Mar Corrente (1967)

Helena, married to decorator Bruno, is a woman dissatisfied with the futility of social life. She rekindles her relationship with her former boyfriend, Clóvis, and discovers how difficult the struggle for happiness is by seeing the example of the less for ...

Men and Women (1964)

Two friends take two prostitutes for a night of pleasure. But the night turns out to be frustrating for all involved, as much bitterness is revealed in their conversation and attitudes, uncovering their anguish and deeper feelings, and the emptiness of the ...

Instant Love (1964)

Rhonda Fleming shines as Pamela, an American film star who falls in love with coffee grower Claudio (Rossano Brazzi) while in Brazil. When the two are hastily married, Pamela finds herself entwined in a clash of cultures in this rarely seen romantic comedy ...

Sonhando com Milhões (1963)

Golden Mouth (1963)

After a powerful outlaw dies, a reporter interviews his lover and gets three different stories about the legendary man. ...

Pretty But Wicked (1963)

A young man must choose between two women. The one brings him the money, but the other he loves. ...

Esse Rio que Eu Amo (1962)

As Sete Evas (1962)

When a lady-killer announces his wedding, seven of his ex-girlfriends decide to kidnap him, keeping him in a sailing ship. ...

Mulheres & Milhões (1961)

Three men who never met each other are hired by a mysterious client to carry out a daring bank robbery. ...

Saturday Night, Cinema (1960)

The attitudes of different people to the fact of going to the movies. ...

In the Devil's Throat (1960)

Four deserters from Paraguay War hide in an old drunkard's country seat. The latter has two daughters who are unhappy with their recluse lives. ...

Two Stories (1960)

Cacareco is a clumsy worker at a dry cleaners who constantly causes losses for his boss, the Portuguese Rebuçado. One day, he receives a package from his relatives in the north: Maria do Socorro, his goddaughter. Pursuing his dream of working in televisio ...

Dona Violante Miranda (1960)

Ms. Violante Miranda is a bordello owner who raises a small girl as her own granddaughter. When she gets a little older, she is sent to study in Europe, and when she returns, she becomes a socialite, rejecting her previous milieu and her "grandmother". ...

Moral em Concordata (1959)

Rosario is a prostitute who lives in her married sister's house. When the latter wants to be a hooker too, she doesn't approve. ...

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. ...

Uma Certa Lucrécia (1957)

Absolutely Right (1957)

A man who's memorized his town's telephone directory tries his luck on a TV Show. But a small group of people who control the bettings in town try to get advantage of his simple-mindedness. ...

Scarlet Macaw (1957)

A mine boss hires a policeman to chase some runaways who stole a precious diamond. ...

O Gato de Madame (1957)

Arlindo works delivering the clothes that his wife washes. During a working day, he finds a customer's cat, who offers a reward to whoever returns it. To deliver the animal, he ends up going through a lot of confusion. ...

Lara (2002)

The life of Brazilian actress Odete Lara, muse of the movement called Cinema Novo in Brazil, who exchanged stardom for a quiet and religious life. ...