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Fábio Barreto

Fábio Barreto

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Biography

Fábio Villela Barreto Borges (Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 1957 – Rio de Janeiro, November 20, 2019) was a Brazilian filmmaker, actor, producer and screenwriter.

Known For

Donas de Casa Desesperadas
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Donas de Casa Desesperadas

2007
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
6.8

After the death of her handsome but good-for-nothing husband Vadinho, Flor, a widow, marries Dr. Teodoro, a respectable gentleman. Hilarity ensues when Vadinho's spirit returns into her life.

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands

1976
Bela Donna
5.0

American couple move to the State of Ceará, Brazil, in the 1930s. The husband is looking for oil. His beautiful wife, Donna, soon falls in love with a rude but charming fisherman. The forbidden romance may destroy her marriage and upset the morals of the small village where they live.

Bela Donna

1998
Lula, the Son of Brazil
5.5

The true story of a working class boy who moves to the nation's financial capital at a young age and becomes one the most influential politicians in Brazilian history.

Lula, the Son of Brazil

2010
The Man Who Challenged the Devil
6.9

After being forced into a marriage and enduring a humiliating work routine in the hands of his father-in-law, Zé Araújo becomes the mythical Ojuara, an unconventional hero devoted to debauchery.

The Man Who Challenged the Devil

2007
For All - O Trampolim da Vitória
5.6

1943, World War II. The northeastern coast of Brazil is an strategic region for the Allies. Giancarlo, an Italian immigrant married to a Brazilian woman, lives nearby the Parnamirin Field, the largest military base built by the USA outside of their territory. In this new base, Brazilian recruits who speak English suddenly find themselves reaching privileged positions.

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória

1998
Bye Bye Brazil
6.8

The Caravana Rolidei rolls into town with the Gypsy Lord at the mike: he does magic tricks, the erotic Salomé dances, and the mute Swallow performs feats of strength. A young accordion player is completely enamored of Salomé, and he begs to come along. The Gypsy Lord shrugs, and the accordionist and his pregnant wife, Dasdô, join the troupe.

Bye Bye Brazil

1980
The Kiss
7.2

When a pedestrian is hit by a bus, the simple clerk Arandir runs and kisses the moribund in a gesture of sympathy and unconditional pure love. Opportunist photographer Amado Pinheiro witnesses the scene and sees the opportunity to sell newspaper and, together with the despicable and abusive chief of police Cunha, accuses Arandir of homosexuality.

The Kiss

1981
Carnal Utopia
5.4

A young student (Mel Lisboa), a literature professor (Felipe Camargo) and a wounded warrior who is always with his face covered (Sergio Marone) are three militants, who are confined in an apartment in Belo Horizonte. There they confront their emotional and political options, involving loyalty, betrayal and desire.

Carnal Utopia

2006
Índia, a Filha do Sol
5.0

A military man picks up a Native Brazilian woman and heads to a gold panning site where he has undisclosed business to attend to.

Índia, a Filha do Sol

1982
After Eight... Forever
3.8

Tereza tries to leave her past and forge her own destiny and happiness by going through several affairs.

After Eight... Forever

1987
The Quartet
6.3

The story of two immigrant couples: Teresa and Angelo; Pierina and Massimo. While fighting for survival in the new world, the unexpected love of Massimo and Teresa appears. They react against family and cultural traditions and leave to a new destiny, leaving their partners. Quatrilho is the name of a card game in wich the player have to betray his partner in order to become the champion.

The Quartet

1995
Candango: Memoirs from a Festival
5.0

In 1965, a year after the military coup in Brazil, an oasis of freedom opened in the country's capital. The Brasília Film Festival: a landmark of cultural and political resistance. Its story is that of Brazilian cinema itself.

Candango: Memoirs from a Festival

2020
Memories of Prison
6.8

In the 1930s, novelist and politician Graciliano Ramos is accused of being a communist sympathizer. He is then arrested and sent to the Ilha Grande prison, where he experiences the disturbing treatment reserved for common prisoners.

Memories of Prison

1984
Garota Dourada
4.6

In a beautiful coastal retreat, a seductive young woman ignites a rivalry between two surfers vying for her affection. One of them is trying to move on from a past love, but when she unexpectedly reappears, he finds himself torn.

Garota Dourada

1984
The King of Rio
5.5

Two friends get rich running an illegal gambling business. But soon they start to compete, and become rivals.

The King of Rio

1985
Luzia Homem
4.8

After witnessing the assassination of her parents, Luzia is raised by a cowboy and starts behaving like the men of Brazilian "Sertão". As a grown-up, she sets out to find her parent's murderer, but ends up discovering love.

Luzia Homem

1988
A Paixão de Jacobina
4.2

In the mid-1870s, Jacobina, daughter of German immigrants, became leader of a sect that believed in healing the body by cleansing the soul. After having a divine vision and speaking to Jesus, she changes her appearance and manners, disturbing the conservative population of the place. After the death of opponents of her sect, local authorities decide to take action against her and her followers.

A Paixão de Jacobina

2002
Prova de Fogo
4.3

As soon as Mauro, an Administration student, discovers a strong vocation for mediumship, he drops everything to go deeper and dedicate himself to Umbanda, a religion he embraces so strongly that it makes him give up his studies. Determined to open his own spiritist center, Mauro moves to the countryside.

Prova de Fogo

1980
Noel: The Samba Poet
7.1

The biopic of Noel Rosa, one of Brazil's best poets and composers.

Noel: The Samba Poet

2007