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Unhappy at work and in her personal life, Anita discovers a way to travel back to age 15. What will she change in her past?
Back to 15

A young girl wishes Christmas was over for good, and her wish is granted with unexpected consequences.
World's First Christmas

The movie depicts the political crisis that led to the suicide of president Getúlio Vargas, in the 19 days that preceded August 24, 1954. The crisis began with the attempted assassination of journalist and politician Carlos Lacerda in August 5, 1954, at rua Toneleros, Rio de Janeiro, in which Major Vaz was assassinated instead. Investigations pointed to Gregório Fortunato, chief of Vargas' personal guard, as the orderer of the frustrated assassination. This incident was one of the most importants in the history of Brazil.
Getulio

The movie is a collage and comentary of varied third party footage on news relating to each and every one of the eight Presidents of Brazil who took office since the end of the military government, from José Sarney to Jair Bolsonaro.
8 Presidentes 1 Juramento: A História de um Tempo Presente

Documentary about Brazilian samba songwriter and singer Paulinho da Viola, one of the most sophisticated musicians of the genre. The film shows his biography, influences, masters and friends, as well his simple and peculiar way of life, with activities like restoring old cars, working with wood, playing billiards.
Paulinho da Viola: Meu Tempo É Hoje

A three-part documentary about Brazilian soccer—from the players who reach the top to those who don't make it there.
Futebol
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Santa Cruz

Brazilian music gets the royal treatment in this eclectic collection that features performances from such luminaries as Jorge Aragao, Fundo de Quintal, Alcione and Bezerra Da Silva. Songs include "Malandro"; "Vendi Meu Peixe"; "Amor A Primeira Vista"; "Do Fundo Do Nosso Quintal"; "Tendencia"; "Miudinho, Meu Bem, Miudinho"; "Pot Pourri: Poeira Da Idade/ Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar"; "Parabens Do Brasil Pra Voce"; and more.
Ensaio Geral

A documentary about Barão Vermelho, one of Brazil's most famous rock bands during the 1980s, following its steps through archive footage and interviews with all of its remaining members and associated parties.
Barão Vermelho: Por que a gente é assim?

A tender homage to singer Elza Soares, a symbol of the struggle of black women in Brazil since the early 1960s. In an intimate atmosphere, Elza is interviewed together with different friends, like Maria Bethânia and Paulinho da Viola, with whom she performs songs about love, religion and social inequality. Be prepared for one of the most striking voices you have ever heard.
Elza

The history of radio and its connection with Brazilian popular music through Adhemar Casé
Programa Casé – O Que a Gente Não Inventa, Não Existe

In the Mafrak desert, located on the border between Syria and Jordan, one of the largest refugee camps in the world is developing, where a new cartography is being established. Thousands of families risk their lives every day to reach the site, seeking shelter amid the chaos of a civil war that has already killed more than 400,000 people.