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1. Cinema Novo (2016)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
Cinema Novo is a movie-essay that investigates poetically the most important movement of Latin America cinema, through the thoughts of its main auteurs: Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Glauber ... See full summary »
Director: Eryk Rocha | Stars: Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Carlos Diegues, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Glauber Rocha
Votes: 439
2. Glauber o Filme, Labirinto do Brasil (2003)
80 min | Documentary
Documentary about Brazilian filmmaker Glauber Rocha, one of the most important names in the movement called "Cinema Novo", with interviews with some of his friends and colleagues.
Director: Silvio Tendler | Stars: Camila Amado, Jorge Amado, Paulo Autran, Bruno Barreto
Votes: 146
3. Bahia de Todos os Sambas (1996)
102 min | Documentary, Music
The greatest stars of music from the state of Bahia, Brazil, got together in an unforgettable musical event in Termas de Caracalla, Rome, between 21 and 31 August 1983. In adition to the ... See full summary »
Directors: Leon Hirszman, Paulo César Saraceni | Stars: Armandinho, Batatinha, Paulinho Boca de Cantor, Dorival Caymmi
Votes: 25
4. ABC da Greve (1990)
75 min | Documentary
A detailed look at the events that led to the continuous strikes that shut down many factories during the still repressive days of the military regime. The workers union, led by syndicalist... See full summary »
Director: Leon Hirszman | Stars: Lélia Abramo, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vinicius de Moraes, Ferreira Gullar
Votes: 208
5. Fábula de la Bella Palomera (1988)
78 min | Drama, Romance
Orestes, a rich factory owner, falls for the beautiful Fulvia. They communicate using pigeons, to avoid being discovered by her husband.
Director: Ruy Guerra | Stars: Ney Latorraca, Claudia Ohana, Chico Díaz, Tônia Carrero
Votes: 77
6. Imagens do Inconsciente (1987)
205 min | Documentary
Dr. Nise da Silveira was a Brazilian psychologist who developed pioneering treatments using art as therapy, starting in 1946. This trilogy of films focus on three patients and their methods of art therapy.
Director: Leon Hirszman | Stars: Ferreira Gullar, Vanda Lacerda, Fernando Diniz, Adelina Gomes
Votes: 44
7. A Barca do Sol (1987)
70 min
This segment was presented in the documentary "Imagens do Inconsciente". It presents the inner universe of Carlos Pertius, a schizophrenic patient who discovered the world of arts and ... See full summary »
Director: Leon Hirszman | Stars: Joel Barcellos, Nise da Silveira, Vanda Lacerda, Carlos Pertuis
Votes: 12
8. Em Busca do Espaço Cotidiano (1987)
90 min
An edited segment from the documentary "Imagens do Inconsciente", this entry covers the art of Fernando Diniz, a schizophrenic patient who devoted his time to create paintings dealing with ... See full summary »
Director: Leon Hirszman | Star: Ferreira Gullar
Votes: 10
9. Linha de Montagem (1982)
90 min | Documentary
Documentary about the strikes taking place in São Bernardo do Campo, in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, circa 1979/1980. That moment was of utmost importance, since it revealed a Union ... See full summary »
Director: Renato Tapajós | Stars: Vagner Lino Alves, Othon Bastos, Expedito Soares Batista, Djalma de Souza Bom
Votes: 52
10. They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981)
120 min | Drama
Union leader's son doesn't want to engage in a strike, because his wife is pregnant, thus disregarding his father's tradition of political activism.
Director: Leon Hirszman | Stars: Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, Fernanda Montenegro, Carlos Alberto Riccelli, Bete Mendes
Votes: 1,824
12. Partido Alto (1976)
22 min | Documentary, Short
The history of Partido-Alto, a musical subgenre derived from Samba, with roots in the batucada of Bahia.
Director: Leon Hirszman | Stars: Candeia, Casquinha da Portela, Paulinho da Viola, Manaceia
Votes: 75
13. Que País É Este? (1976)
65 min | Documentary
Director: Leon Hirszman | Stars: Alfredo Bosi, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Sérgio Buarque de Holanda, Fernando Morais
14. Cantos de Trabalho - Cacau (1976)
10 min | Documentary, Short, History
The short documentary follows the cocoa cultivation in Itabuna, Bahia, and the working process by workers with their old tradition of singing chants during the whole process of labor and ... See full summary »
Director: Leon Hirszman | Star: Ferreira Gullar
Votes: 17
15. Cantos de Trabalho - Cana de Açúcar (1976)
8 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Leon Hirszman
Votes: 15
16. Cinema Brasileiro, Mercado Ocupado (1975)
21 min | Documentary, Short
A short documentary that chronicles the story of Brazilian cinema through the economy and the many obstacles faced by the national audiovisual community which started to lose the attention ... See full summary »
Director: Leon Hirszman | Star: Ferreira Gullar
Votes: 9
17. Cantos de Trabalho - Mutirão (1975)
13 min | Documentary, Short, Drama
Director: Leon Hirszman
Votes: 17
18. Megalópolis (1973)
11 min | Documentary, Short
An analysis of the phenomenon of accelerated urbanization in Brazil, and more particularly in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
Director: Leon Hirszman | Star: Paulo César Peréio
Votes: 25
19. Ecologia (1973)
11 min | Documentary, Short
This film denounces the exploitation of natural resources by certain industries of extraction and transformation. This documentary is considered as the first Brazilian film on this theme.
Director: Leon Hirszman | Star: Paulo César Peréio
Votes: 22
20. São Bernardo (1972)
113 min | Drama
The story of Paulo Honório, a poor kid who becomes a rich farmer. Obsessed by his desire to get even richer, he doesn't pay much attention to his wife, Madalena, a teacher who reacts against his tyrannical ways.
Director: Leon Hirszman | Stars: Othon Bastos, Isabel Ribeiro, Nildo Parente, Vanda Lacerda
Votes: 513
21. Faustão (1971)
103 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
An adaptation from Shakespeare play "Henry IV" but taking place in the Northeast of Brazil during the Cangaço era. Faustão is a leader of a group of bandits (cangaçeiros) who intervenes in ... See full summary »
Director: Eduardo Coutinho | Stars: Eliezer Gomes, Jorge Gomes, Anecy Rocha, Gracinda Freire
Votes: 34
22. A Vingança Dos Doze (1970)
93 min | Action, Adventure
The story of Charlemagne and the 12 Peers of France, transposed to Northeast Brazil, with Western elements.
Director: Marcos Farias | Stars: Maurício do Valle, Jorge Gomes, Rejane Medeiros, Samuka
Votes: 11
23. América do Sexo (1969)
80 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama
Film in four segments: "Colagem", "Balanço", "Bandeira Zero" and "Sexta-Feira da Paixão, Sábado de Aleluia", having in common a strongly allegorical and gross protest tone in the approach of its subjects.
Directors: Flávio Moreira da Costa, Leon Hirszman, Rubens Maia, Luiz Rosemberg Filho | Stars: Renato Borghi, Samuel Costa, André Faria, Gilberto Faria
Votes: 13
24. Nelson Cavaquinho (1969)
17 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Nelson Cavaquinho is caught rambling his impressions of music and life in his home in Bangu's quiet day-to-day life, walking through the simple neighborhood and, mainly, singing with his choked voice.
Director: Leon Hirszman | Star: Nelson Cavaquinho
Votes: 114
25. Girl of Ipanema (1967)
90 min | Music, Romance
Chronicles the life of a 17 year-old girl living in the upper-class Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood of Ipanema. Márcia lives a life of parties and spend her days among bohemians, musicians and... See full summary »
Director: Leon Hirszman | Stars: Márcia Rodrigues, Adriano Reys, Arduíno Colassanti, Jose Carlos Marques
Votes: 71
26. Cinema Novo (1967 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary, History
German documentary for TV about the "Cinema Novo" movement (Brazilian New Wave). Director Joaquim Pedro de Andrade focuses on six Cinema Novo filmmakers working in Rio in 1967: Leon ... See full summary »
Director: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade | Stars: Paulo Autran, Joel Barcellos, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Maria Bethânia
Votes: 70
27. El ABC del amor (1967)
48 min | Drama
Three segments that have love as a theme.
Directors: Eduardo Coutinho, Rodolfo Kuhn, Helvio Soto | Stars: Jorge Rivera López, Vera Vianna, Reginaldo Faria, Susana Rinaldi
Votes: 38
28. The Deceased (1965)
90 min | Drama
Woman who is obsessed with death wants a first-class burial for herself, and even buys a luxury coffin beforehand.
Director: Leon Hirszman | Stars: Fernanda Montenegro, Paulo Gracindo, Ivan Cândido, Nelson Xavier
Votes: 497
29. Maioria Absoluta (1964)
20 min | Documentary, Short
Statistics, interviews and historical information on illiteracy and inequality in land distribution in Brazil's countryside.
Director: Leon Hirszman | Star: Ferreira Gullar
Votes: 130
30. Um Moço de 74 Anos (1964)
11 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary about the history of Jornal do Brasil, founded on April 14, 1891.
Director: Nelson Pereira dos Santos | Star: Alberto Curi
Votes: 12
31. The Beggars (1963)
82 min | Drama
In this comedy, a young female fugitive escapes from a juvenile institution (the Child Assistance Service) and joins a group of poor beggars with the intention of finding a potential ... See full summary »
Director: Flávio Migliaccio | Stars: Vanja Orico, Oswaldo Loureiro, Ruy Guerra, Fábio Sabag
Votes: 21
32. Cinco vezes Favela (1962)
92 min | Drama
Five segments about the hardships faced by people living in slums on hills in Rio de Janeiro.
Directors: Miguel Borges, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Carlos Diegues, Marcos Farias, Leon Hirszman | Stars: Isabella, Flávio Migliaccio, Henrique Montes, Waldir Fiori
Votes: 171