A Brazilian crime film
A young woman and her lover draw an unsuspecting lawyer into their plan to kill her rich uncle and stay with his fortune.
On the eve of her wedding, Glorinha finds herself looking back at her life and confronting the injustices, sexual perversions, adultery and crimes that are hidden under the happy bourgeoise facade.
Tatá is a typical Rio de Janeiro guy, easy living, hedonistic, living in an apartment in one of those buildings where everything goes, in Copacabana, near the beach. One day a beautiful new neighbor, Teresa, moves into the apartment in front of his, and he falls in love.
True story of a famous and violent Brazilian outlaw nicknamed "Paraíba". After being shot, Paraíba tries to hide inside a church, where he starts remembering episodes of his criminal life.
A young man must choose between two women. The one brings him the money, but the other he loves.
When a dying man receives a kiss from a bereaved man who tries to save him, the man is jailed as a homosexual. He is released from jail, but his life has been ruined by the incident -- and the man eventually is killed by his own father-in-law. The kiss that resulted in the eventual persecution and death of the man is never shown in this plodding, downbeat drama.
Balança Mas Não Cai is a comedy movie released in 1953. It tells the story of...
A long time public servant is told by an angel that he will die at midnight of the following day.
Upon learning that the school where he learned music is going to be expropriated, a famous singer decides to do a show for the benefit of the institution.
A Dupla do Barulho is a comedy film released in 1953. The story revolves around a famous couple who gets involved in hilarious situations in the world of chanchada. The film brings to light their journey filled with laughter, fame, and unexpected events.
Based on true events, the film tells the story of Brazilian outlaw Promessinha, one of the most famous and feared criminals of his time, depicting his crimes and cruelty, until his death confronting the police.
Two ladykillers living in Rio de Janeiro know no limits when courting a beautiful woman. A problem arises when one of them starts coming on to a girl, not knowing she's his buddy's daughter.
While still a child, Lollipop falls in love with her orphaned cousin Silvio, who has been raised as a member of the family by her father, Dr. Arnaldo, a highly respected government official. Years pass, and to Lollipop's dismay, Silvio becomes engaged to her cousin Leticia. During the engagement party, the enraged Lollipop seduces Silvio, and sometime later, she reveals to Leticia that she is pregnant as a result of the encounter.
In the small town of Duilia, a young woman embarks on a transformative journey to understand her place in the world. Through her interactions with a dedicated servant, she learns important lessons about love, independence, and the power of friendship. This emotionally charged drama explores the complexities of womanhood and the significance of personal growth.