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Ruy Castro (Caratinga, February 26, 1948) is a Brazilian journalist, biographer, and writer.
Brava Gente was a television series aired by TV Globo in Brazil between 2000 and 2003, initially as a special year-end. The program was adapted from stories and national stories, and plays by famous playwrights, screenwriters and signed by a number represented by several actors and actresses. The genres of the stories varied each week with the style of each director or author. Brava Gente in the stories ranged from comedies and dramas. In all 53 episodes were shown, broadcast on Tuesday nights.
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The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
The life of Brazilian soccer player, Garrincha, considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, with his uniquely original style. He had arched legs, a passion for women and booze. Also had a much talked extramarital affair with singer Elza Soares and died in relative decadence. The movie focuses on his zenith, from 1953 until the World Championship and the Rio Regional Championship, in 1962.
The documentary shows the 450 years of the rich history of the city of Rio de Janeiro and its profound transformations, using archive images, 3D simulations and testimonials.
Documentary about the life of Brazillian journalist Paulo Francis
This documentary commemorates the centenary in 2026 of celebrated Brazilian writer and journalist Carlos Heitor Cony. Guided by his widow, Beatriz Lajta, after 40 years together, the film reveals the man behind the public figure. Featuring previously unseen home footage of their travels, friends, and shared passions—including piano, painting, and books—as well as readings narrated by Pedro Bial and interviews with Cony’s daughter and granddaughter, the documentary offers a mature, female perspective on a fascinating life, capturing his profound humanity and capacity for affection.
The trajectory of the clumsy reporter Agamenon Mendes Pereira, always present in key events of history, his biggest scoops and his eternal love for Isaura, who survives his unexpected travels around the world, in search of news and fame.
Partner of Aldir Blanc and creator of the Samba do Trabalhador, Moacyr Luz is followed by Tarsilla Alves' cameras for a week. A seasoned bohemian, we follow Moacyr's wanderings, filled with plenty of booze, gatherings with friends, and beautiful sambas that qualify him to be called the "ambassador" of the capital of Rio de Janeiro.
Documentary about the 68-generation, told through the story of the newspaper “O Sol”, one of the first vehicles of the alternative Brazilian press, produced daily for six months, in the 1960s. The newspaper spoke of culture, politics and education through satires and prominent figures in the cultural scene of the time passed through him. Archive scenes and music from the period seek to reconstitute the spirit of the 68-generation. The film has the participation of personalities such as Ziraldo, Zuenir Ventura, Arnaldo Jabor, Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Carlos Heitor Cony, Fernando Gabeira, Betty Faria, Hugo Carvana, among others.
