<aside> <img src="/icons/movie-camera_blue.svg" alt="/icons/movie-camera_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Below you will find a list of popular movies from and about Brazil 🍿 Theres a little bit of everything so as you prep for the trip grab some popcorn and watch some of the ones below!
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A must-see crime drama that explores life in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro and offers a raw and powerful portrayal of the city's social issues.
When Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota (@Peter Hacker), meets the fiercely independent Jewel (@Cherihan ), he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with the bird of his dreams.
This drama tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a retired schoolteacher and a young boy as they embark on a journey across Brazil. It offers a touching glimpse into the country's diversity and landscapes.
This film explores the story of a retired music critic who refuses to leave her apartment in Recife, even as a real estate company tries to force her out. It touches on themes of memory, identity, and gentrification.
This heartwarming drama sheds light on the dynamics of class and family in Brazil as it follows the relationship between a live-in housekeeper and her estranged daughter.
This romantic comedy is set in Rio de Janeiro and features an international cast. It's a lighthearted exploration of love and relationships in a Brazilian context.
A modern take of what it was like to move to Rio de Janeiro in the 1950’s told from the perspective of 4 women.
This documentary explores Brazil's recent political turmoil, including the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff and the rise of Jair Bolsonaro. It delves into the country's democratic institutions and social issues.
A documentary of one of my favourite Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado. It showcases his powerful images of human suffering and the environment. Truly impactful work.
Hearty feijoada. Spicy moqueca. Beachside pirão. Bahia’s food is awash with bothAfrican and Portuguese influences and lots and lots of dendê oil.
Mixing dramatisation and documentary, this film depics the Indigenous Yanomami tribe’s way of life - and their struggle to preserve it.
Looks back at the extraordinary 12-year period in which Pelé, the only man to win three World Cup titles, went from young superstar in 1958 to national hero in 1970; a radical yet turbulent era in Brazil’s history.
All about the Brazilian Formula One racing legend Ayrton Senna. It offers a glimpse into the world of motorsports and the passion of Brazilian fans.
This gripping documentary recounts the events of a 2000 hijacking of a bus in Rio de Janeiro. It examines issues related to poverty, violence, and urban life in Brazil.