Brazilian Films | Portuguese-language Films
O Agente Secreto: confronting past crimes and suppressed history and memory to heal trauma
Kleber Mendonça Filho, “O Agente Secreto / The Secret Agent” (2025) Folks anticipating a fast-paced
Tag: Brazilian Films
Ainda Estou Aqui / I’m Still Here: a story of self-transformation and resistance through memory let down by a poor plot
Walter Salles, “Ainda Estou Aqui / I’m Still Here” (2024) Based on Brazilian writer Marcelo
Brazilian Films | North American Films
Kiss of the Spider Woman: a multi-layered plot and excellent acting and direction create a powerful film classic
Hector Babenco, “Kiss of the Spider Woman” (1985) I had read the Manuel Puig novel
Latin American Films (non-Spanish / non-Portuguese)
Modulations, Cinema for the Ear: boring and direction-less survey of electronic dance music genres from 1970s to 1990s
Iara Lee, “Modulations, Cinema for the Ear” (1998) Billed as a history of electronic music
Brazilian Films | Portuguese-language Films
Elite Squad: powerful and thought-provoking study of police corruption and violence
Jose Padilha, “Elite Squad” (2007) An examination of corruption and brutality in a special forces