Odete Lara Movies

A new incarnation of Cangaceiro bandits, led by Coirana, has risen in the badlands. A blind landowner hires Antônio to wipe out his old...

"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."

Rio's criminal underworld is run by an unexpected boss: a femme Queen with a taste for power and violence. But heavy lies the crown: what Queen can...

An allegory about Brazil's history and the struggle for power since the 1930 Revolution until the advent of the TV.

Old couple are being evicted and turn to their five children for help. Since no one can accommodate the two of them, the children decide to separate...

The life of Brazilian actress Odete Lara, muse of the movement called Cinema Novo in Brazil, who exchanged stardom for a quiet and religious life.

Having come out recently from jail, a tramp, willing to make quick money, decides to organize a pool match between two famous retired players.

The story of the University of Brasília, since it was only a project in Darcy Ribeiro's head until the fateful events in August 1968 when its...

A mine boss hires a policeman to chase some runaways who stole a precious diamond.

Two friends take two prostitutes for a night of pleasure. But the night turns out to be frustrating for all involved, as much bitterness is revealed...

At 84 years of age, Lúcia Rocha admitted herself to a hospital in São Paulo to undergo heart tests. Upon receiving the news about the...

Documentary on "Antonio das Mortes", Glauber Rocha's 1969 film.

Exiled in Acapulco, the bon vivant Dino cheats a rich widow into financing his coming back to Brazil. To avoid getting caught, he hides in a coffin....

A Brazilian crime film

Four deserters from Paraguay War hide in an old drunkard's country seat. The latter has two daughters who are unhappy with their recluse lives.

After a powerful outlaw dies, a reporter interviews his lover and gets three different stories about the legendary man.

French poet Blaise Cendrars arrives by sea on the city of Rio de Janeiro and lives s life of bohemian parties during the celebration of carnaval.

In a financially troubled farm in the 1930's, its depraved owners become attracted to their new handsome and young handyman.

A veteran popular singer remembers her early days before fame as a humble woman who faced many obstacles in order to achieve fame, notoriety and make...