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Nelson Carneiro: Knight of Democracy 2023
In 2018, Brazil’s 1988 Constitution turned thirty. Known as the Citizen Constitution, it was a landmark in the history of Brazil, the outcome of across-the-board engagement of society in its preparation. In Congress, the parliamentarians best known for their involvement in this initiative were names that are still familiar today in Brazil’s political history: Ulysses Guimarães, Teotônio Vilela, Tancredo Neves and Nelson Carneiro.

I Will Never Be the Same 2021
Although Fatima, Brandy, Ana and Cecilia have never met, their life stories seem connected. Despite their difference in age, origin and skin color, they are all Latin American women affected by violence. Set in Mexico, Honduras, Brazil and Argentina, this full-length documentary recounts their stories of vulnerability and strength. Despite all these contrasts, their stories align and rhyme with each other.

Silent Alarm Release date not available
From a family matter hidden behind walls to the topic of an Internet series, suicides among young people have been increasing slowly but steadily in Brazil: in twelve years, the suicide rate among the population of 15-29 years old rose by almost 10%, up from 5.1 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2002 to 5.6 in 2014. This documentary explores this reality from the perspective of young people themselves, instead of only hearing the experts in this matter. The film sounds the alarm, through face-to-face conversations between young people, listening to those who have already tried to commit suicide, others who are considering it, and above all those who are not yet thinking about it: the target audience for this film. With a narrative that targets 15-24 years old viewers, "Silent Alarm" uses language that speaks directly to them, building a bridge for open and transparent communication on this topic .

Milton Gonçalves Release date not available
This biopic documents the life and work of one of Brazil’s most prolific artists: Milton Gonçalves. This actor and director are credited with more than sixty television titles, seventy movies and twenty plays. Known from classic full-length features like Macunaíma, They Don't Wear Black Tie and Kiss of the Spider Woman, his dramatic versatility also encompasses major Brazilian soap operas, including O Bem Amado and Roque Santeiro. With his talent, he overcame barriers faced by many Black performers in Brazil. An active on-screen and on-stage presence since the 1950s, his name is synonymous with the history of Brazilian television, theatre and cinema, making him a landmark talent in the performing arts world.