Movies and TvShows featuring "macumba" theme.

Black Orpheus is a musical drama that follows the story of Orpheus, a trolley conductor and aspiring musician, who falls in love with Eurydice, a young woman from a favela. As their love blossoms, they face challenges from their jealous exes and the voodoo ceremonies happening around them. Tragedy strikes when Eurydice is accidentally electrocuted, leading Orpheus to descend into the underworld to bring her back to life. The film showcases the rich Brazilian culture, samba music, and the colorful celebration of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.

Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror is a documentary that delves into the fascinating history and enduring allure of the folk horror genre. It explores the origins of folk horror, its cultural and social significance, and its impact on cinema. From ancient rituals and pagan beliefs to modern interpretations of folklore, this documentary examines the themes and motifs that make folk horror such a captivating and enduring genre.

Homeless children in the slums of Rio are driven out of their temporary shelters by ruthless gangsters in this somber drama. The kids survive by shining shoes, stealing, and cutting the strings of the kites to sell them later to others. Tired of life on the streets, one boy turns himself over to the police in hopes he will be sent to reform school in a last desperate attempt to survive. This feature from acclaimed Swedish director Arne Sucksdorff appeared at the 1965 Cannes Film Festival.

Benedito wakes up for another day of work as a motorcycle courier. Cradled by Raidol's Mandinga and guided by his Orishas, he receives mysterious deliveries to leave them at a final destination but the paths that open up go far beyond his everyday reality.