afro brazilian movies

Di Cavalcanti Di Glauber (1977)
6 / 10

Documentary

This controversial film from director Glauber Rocha records the funeral of his friend, major Brazilian painter Emiliano Di Cavalcanti.

Milton Santos, Pensador do Brasil (2001)
8 / 10

History, Documentary

The interview, held on January 4, 2001, was the last given by Professor Milton Santos, who died from cancer on June 24 of the same year. The...

Encruzilhadas do Som (1969)
0 / 10

Documentary

The documentary adresses the meaning of music and the musical diversity present in Umbanda (a Brazilian religion with afroindigenous roots). With...

Danças Negras (2021)
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Documentary

A debate about the presence of black culture in Brazilian contemporaneity, as well as the various paradoxes found in the environment of a society...

ELEGGUA (2018)
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Drama

mariana, a young black woman is recovering from a heavy depression. she just wants to be happy, but hasn’t found her way yet.

EGUM (2020)
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Horror, Drama

after years abroad due to his brother's murder, a renowned journalist returns to his family's home to take care of his mother, who suffers from an...

Outside the Aquarium (2021)
10 / 10

"Outside the Aquarium" is the new exhibition of protagonist Jonas. In his paintings he portrays his experiences as a black immigrant and part of the...

The Other Side of the Atlantic (2015)
10 / 10

Documentary

The Other Side of the Atlantic is a documentary that builts a bridge in the ocean that separates Brazil and Africa. The film tackles the cultural...

Epitáfio (2022)
0 / 10

Horror, Mystery, Drama

Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia (2013)
10 / 10

Documentary

Festive Land examines one of the largest and most extraordinary popular celebrations in the world, the week-long Carnival that brings more than two...

Fluxo (1969)
0 / 10

Drama, Romance, Music

Amid an identity crisis, Fábio, 22 years old, a young black man from Cidade Tiradentes, reconnects with his past through a funk party with friends....

Sketches (2021)
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Drama

Prior his first exhibition, Leo tries to find the best to way to express both his art and himself.

Black Fag (2017)
10 / 10

Documentary

A short film that gives voice and space for LGBTQIA+ blacks to express themselves freely, by reporting and documenting stories which are...

Bom Mesmo é Estar Debaixo D'água (2020)
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Music

Self-directed visual for Luedji Luna's new studio album. It verses about love and affection of black women.

It Looks Like Me (2016)
8 / 10

Documentary

'Black girls don't play with black dolls', says the lyrics of Preta Rara's rap, one of the characters in It Looks Like Me. The documentary explores...

PAJUBÁ - Vivendo a Interseccionalidade (2018)
1 / 10

Documentary, Drama, History

"Pajubá" is a language created by black LGBTs as a mode of resistance. Given this, the present short film seeks to rescue the reality of people who...

Da cor de Ébano (2014)
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Documentary

The film tells the story of a generous, engaged and provided woman who, with the help of other teachers, focuses on culture, art and the appreciation...