Macunaima (1969)
Our story begins with Macunaimas miraculous birth to an old woman in a tiny jungle settlement Born fully grown, he discovers his lifes purpose which leads him and his family and followers on a journey to the Big City More mira
A Linguagem da Persuasão (1970)
Short documentary about the ideology of publicity and mass medias
Couro de Gato (1962)
A few weeks before Carnival, slum boys organize huntings for stray cats, whose leather can be used in Samba percussion instruments, like the Tamborim, a small drum
O Poeta do Castelo (1959)
The camera follows an ordinary morning of famous Brazilian poet Manuel Bandeira in his small apartment, making breakfast, typewriting in bed, walking through the streets of Castelo, in downtown Rio de Janeiro
Brasília, Contradições de uma Cidade (1968)
Images of Brasilia in its sixth year and interviews with different categories of people living in the capital One question structures the documentary could a fully planned city, created
Garrincha: Hero of the Jungle (1963)
Documentary about the most famous dribbler in Brazilian Soccer some say in Soccers history at the zenith of his career, showing classic scenes of 1958 and 1962 World Cup Garrincha was a very original and talented player, havi
O Mestre de Apipucos (1959)
Documentary about influential Brazilian sociologist Gilberto Freyre, made in his country house in Apipucos, Pernambuco Northeast Brazil