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Pesado: Que som é esse que vem de Pernambuco?

October 2017 •Portuguese

Documentary about the heavy rock scene in Pernambuco.

É o Boi

February 2024 •Portuguese

"É o Boi" is a documentary that narrates the origins, portrays the present and discusses the perspectives of carnival in the city of Porto Ferreira/SP. Celebrating a tradition that already is already 90 years old, the film is mainly made up of images taken during the Porto Ferreira's carnival and interviews with people who fight daily to keep this unique and at the same time typically Brazilian cultural manifestation alive. Made over almost a decade, "É o Boi" also portrays critical moments of this carnival in the countryside of São Paulo, including disagreements with public authorities that almost led to the carnival being banned and the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the organization of celebrations.

Archive of Life

June 2024 •English

This documentary short-film follows the story of The White Bus Cinema based in Southend-on-Sea. They keep the process of projecting real celluloid film alive by showing films from their archive of over 3,000 films, ranging from Super 8, 16mm, and 35mm prints. The film argues why it's important to continue the shooting and projection process of film in our current age of digital shooting and projection in modern Hollywood, amidst the chaos of studios removing films from their streaming services.

The White Stripes: Under Blackpool Lights

July 2004 •English

Concert footage of The White Stripes recorded in January of 2004, featuring tracks from the band's four studio albums as well as live favorites like the Dolly Parton cover "Jolene"

Sou Carnaval de São Salvador

January 2019 •Portuguese

Filhos de João, O Admirável Mundo Novo Baiano

July 2011 •Portuguese

A panorama of Brazilian popular music from the 60s and 70s through the musical group Novos Baianos. A retrospective of the community lifestyle adopted by its members and the influence inherited from singer João Gilberto.

Lohengrin

April 2024 •English

A short experimental film shot on Super 8, inspired by the music of Richard Wagner.

A Raça Síntese de Joãosinho Trinta

October 2009 •Portuguese

Artesanato do Samba

January 1974 •Portuguese

The making of the samba school parades, with the construction of the great cars, the decorations being spread all over the city and the hand-crafted tailoring of the costumes by apt hands that stitch together colourful and glowing materials.

Nação Zumbi Ao Vivo no Recife

March 2012 •Portuguese

Chico Science e Nação Zumbi - Especial MTV

January 1995 •Portuguese

Cesta za tancem

January 2021 •Czech

Biografía de un carnaval

January 1983 •Spanish

São João

Invalid date •Portuguese

A fisherman looks forward to celebrating his 88th birthday on the Festa de São João. Shot on Super 8 in Foz do Douro, the film is a miniature portrait about the gentle wisdom of living.

Winter's End

October 2022 •English

A short film shot on Super 8 which captures the last days of winter.

Fog on the Mountain

November 2023 •English

Fog surrounds the peak of a mountain as summer wildflowers bloom.

Carnaval Claudia Leitte: We Can Do It!

March 2021 •Portuguese

A Ladeira dos Urubus

May 2022 •Portuguese

Memória em Verde e Rosa

June 2016 •Portuguese

The Mangueira slum is the scenario where Tantinho and the old samba composers remember stories about the slums and samba.

Alegria, Viva o Bloco Não é Não

June 2024 •Portuguese