Sávio Rolim

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. ...

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997)

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

Memories of Prison (1984)

In the 1930s, novelist and politician Graciliano Ramos is accused of being a communist sympathizer. He is then arrested and sent to the Ilha Grande prison, where he experiences the disturbing treatment reserved for common prisoners. ...

Cute But Ordinary (1981)

The youngest daughter of a rich man has been raped by five black men in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, and her father arranges her marriage to one of his employees in order to save the family's honor. ...

Soledade - A Bagaceira (1976)

O Leão do Norte (1974)

Plantation Boy (1966)

After being orphaned, a boy is raised by his grandfather and uncles, rich rural landowners, on a sugarcane plantation where he grows up, studies, learns about politics, love and disillusionment. ...