For those of you who love films, especially cinema films, see 5 Brazilian films to watch this week.
With authentic and captivating stories, and some awards for their plot, these films are a great choice.
Furthermore, we have separated for you 5 options of Brazilian films to watch!
Follow our selection now:
God's city
Where to watch: Globoplay Prime Vídeo, Paramount+, Netflix and Telecine.
Directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund, “City of God” investigates the multifaceted life of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas.
Through the eyes of young Buscapé, we follow the rise of organized crime and gangs in Cidade de Deus, a violent favela.
The film chronicles the rise of the ruthless Zé Pequeno and Buscapé's dilemma between getting involved in the criminal underworld or finding a better life through photography.
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The film presents the harsh realities of favelas and the difficult choices their inhabitants face through its intense narrative and distinctive visual style.
Central Brazil
Where to watch: Globoplay and Telecine.
Starring Fernanda Montenegro, the film “Central do Brasil” follows the exciting journey of Dora, a former teacher who makes a living writing letters to illiterate people at the Central do Brasil station, in Rio de Janeiro.
When his path crosses with that of Joshua – an orphan boy searching for his father – their lives change drastically!
So Dora reluctantly agrees to help him travel to the interior of the Northeast in search of his roots.
The film is a subtle exploration of human relationships, loneliness and redemption, as the characters face emotional and geographical challenges.
Elite squad
Where to watch: Globoplay, Telecine, Prime Vídeo, Star+ and Netflix.
“Tropa de Elite” immerses you in the turbulent world of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas that fight against drug trafficking.
Faced with ethical and moral dilemmas, Captain Nascimento, leader of the BOPE (Special Police Operations Battalion) struggles to deal with police corruption and the brutal violence that permeates the urban landscape.
The film offers an in-depth look at the reality of police operations in favelas and examines the tensions between different approaches to crime control.
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Nightjar
Where to watch: Globoplay and Telecine
“Bacurau” takes place in the near future and presents the inhabitants of a remote city in the interior of northeastern Brazil.
Unexplained and disturbing events occur in the community following the death of an elderly resident.
Faced with foreigners seeking to exploit the city for mysterious purposes, residents band together to defend their home.
Above all, the film combines elements of social irony and science fiction, exploring themes of cultural identity, collective resistance and the complexities of the struggle against external power.
Mars One
Where to watch: Telecine
In the film “Marte Um”, we follow the “Martins”, who seek tranquility on the outskirts of a large city after the election of an extremist president, as lower middle class black families are facing the pressure of this new reality.
However, Tercia (the mother) rethinks her life after an unexpected encounter and begins to ask deep questions.
Wellington (the father), bets all his potential on his son's career Deivinho who, while giving in to his father's ambitions, secretly dreams of studying astrophysics and colonizing Mars.
Meanwhile, Eunice (the eldest daughter) falls in love with a free-spirited woman, who makes her think about leaving home.
The film deals with elements of self-discovery, hidden desires and developing relationships, although it also explores individual struggles in a society that is constantly changing.