Appreciative Movies

Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião,...

In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he...

Based on the classic Brazilian television series that conquered audiences during Sunday night prime time on TV Globo, with improv that happens like...

On his 18th birthday in 90s Rio, a young man and his best friend join a jiu-jitsu gym to protect themselves from local threats. While one believes in...

An ordinary morning. A swimming pool. Two women. The reflection of the water distorts the words as Melina and Renata try to save what still remains....

The life of legendary Brazilian musician Alfredo da Rocha Vianna Filho, better known as Pixinguinha.

When time turns back, a young woman gets the chance to relive her favorite memories with her emotionally distant brother.

A married man's death puts his widow and mistress in an unusual living arrangement.

Donato fails in his attempt to save a drowning man, and meets one of the man's friends. He decides to start his life over, but pieces of his past...

Before his compulsory retirement, on his last day of work, Marshall, JFK airport's chief Immigration officer, detains a group of Latin Americans and...

Pérola is a children's party entertainer who dreams of becoming a renowned chef. She just hasn't gone out yet to fulfill her dream because of...

This documentary highlights the evolution of Brazil's Circo Voador venue from homespun artists' performance space to national cultural institution.

One of the top high jewellery maisons accepted to open its doors to our cameras. We'll follow Lucia Silvestri, a passionate gem hunter and creative...

Over the course of a single hectic day in New York City, three people from Feña's past are thrust back into his life: his foreign father, his...

Paulo Ventania is a black Brazilian man, always doing his best to bring some happiness in his life, and by happiness he means money. When he's at a...

Elected major of the small city of Sucupira, after unfortunate situation, Odorico must open the city cemitery and face acusations of being corrupt,...

The sinister ghost of the Queen of Spades is out for blood, her victims the students of an old boarding school shrouded in gloomy rumors. Exploring...

A Light, Heartwarming, and conflict-less film on School Nostalgia with a poetic touch in its narration.

An archival footage compilation exploring the nature of youth, and the passage of time.