Saci

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Saci

Pedrinho goes hunting in Capoeirão dos Tucanos, the virgin forest of Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, and meets the Saci, who tells him the secrets of the forest and several legends of Brazilian folklore. They work together to free Narizinho from a spell that Cuca put on her.

The Guardian

After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.

Valley of Souls

A black family tries to defend their land against invaders but gets caught between a mischievous witch and a tortured spirit eager for revenge.

Matinta Perera

Tells the story of Matinta Perera, a witch who demands offerings to the citizens of a small city in the North of Brazil.

Inácio Garapa, Um Matuto Sonhador 2 - O Retorno

Iara

In the heart of the forest, Pedro hears a beautiful chant and meets Iara, the Mother of the Waters.

The Pink Dolphin

The surprising story of the love between the pink river dolphin and the young daughter of a fisherman. On the banks of the Amazon rivers, tales are told of a mysterious young man who appears at night during festivities and dances to win the hearts of young women.

O Curupira

Mestre Edison Carneiro

Video dedicated to the celebration of the centenary of Edison Carneiro’s birth, one of the great exponents of folklore studies in Brazil, whose contribution remains present to this day, forming important documentary collections and influencing the institution’s mission.

Comitiva Esperança

Boiúna: Legend of the Amazon

A team of young doctors on a humanitarian mission through the Amazon rainforest come to realize that not everyone – or everything – is happy to see them. Their arrival draws the attention of an ancient predator, the "Boiúna", This ancient killer, dominant on land and water, emerges to reclaim the jungle. The ensuing fight for survival blurs the roles of hunter, prey, and hero.

The Miracle of Candeal

The story of the Candeal favela in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, where musician Carlinhos Brown carries out social and cultural initiatives that protect and enrich the lives of its inhabitants every day.

The Donkey's Curse

two boys discuss the existence of the demonic donkey, until she decides to appear in front of them to show that she really exists. one of Davi Gautto's home movies

Inácio Garapa, Um Matuto Sonhador

The Physics of Sorrow

Tracks an unknown man’s life as he sifts through memories of his youth in Bulgaria through to his increasingly rootless and melancholic adulthood in Canada.

Hot Flash

A newscaster is due to go live on local television in the middle of a hot flash, in Thea Hollatz's animated comedy about a woman trying to keep her cool when one type of flash leads to another.

The Oompahs

A family of musical instruments, the Oompahs. Conflict strikes when the son wants to hang out with his rebellious friends, going against his traditionally-based family structure. A heavy allegory for the jazz backlash.

My Wonderful Life

Grace Lee, an overworked mom in Singapore, collapses at work. She gets admitted into the hospital, where she finds newfound freedom as a patient.

Days of Delusion

A woman and her daughter live in the unreality of a fantasy life, but soon this magic is interrupted by the disappearance of the mother.