João Paulo Horta
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A soccer star tries his best to give up his God-given talent without hurting those he loves the most and without having to pay the multi-million-dollar penalty on his contract that would leave him and his entourage flat broke.
Galera Soccer Club

Two friends determined to become respected police officers face prejudice and ridicule for being openly gay. Given one final chance, they go undercover to infiltrate a dangerous gang terrorizing the city. Posing as inmates, they navigate chaotic events, including a botched prison escape, while maintaining their cover and planning an ambush to take down the gang leader and her operation. Their mission culminates unexpectedly at a major fashion event, where they confront the criminals and finally prove their abilities, earning the respect they’ve long sought. The story blends action, comedy, and satire, highlighting themes of courage, friendship, and queer identity in traditionally macho spaces.
Special Agents

Long before they socialized almost every day at Dona Jô's pension, Jéssica, Ferdinando and Máicol didn't even know each other. But when Terezinha decides to organize a big feijoada at Morro do Cerol, they all meet for the first time, in the most unusual way possible.
Vai que Cola 2: O Começo

All was going well in Paulinho Gogó's life, until Nêga Juju, his beloved, leaves him. As the saying goes: bad luck in love, good luck in the game. Paulinho and his friends make fortunes through betting, yet he is not satisfied. Many twists and turns, Paulinho realizes that to be happy, he just needs to pursue his dream: play samba with his friends at his favorite bar, where he finds his new love.
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The film revolves around the fight for territorial control between drug traffickers and police forces and the devastating impact of this war on the lives of people living in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.