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Gravidade

Gravidade (Gravity)
Director: Leandro Moraes
Date: December 2006

Story: A painter tied to his bed expunges his views to his nude male model, who has his own problems including a cheating wife and a floating baby. A surreal and comical film about Newton's dilemma. [ Learn more about the film ]

Espelho Meu
Espelho Meu (My Mirror)
Director: Cris Both
Date: December 2006

Story: A gay cross-dressing father tries to relate with his rebellious teenage son. [ Learn more about the film ]

Ikebana
Ikebana
Director: Rodrigo Sakumoto
Date: December 2006

Story: The story of a Japanese-Brazilian elderly couple living their simple life in Curitiba, Brazil. Their routines of caring for their flower garden and daily walks are interrupted when a new family involved in politics moves next door. The husband's inability to trust others is tested when tragic circumstances suddenly befall them both. The film has a remarkable musical score that mixes traditional Japanese music with a Brazilian flavor. [ Learn more about the film ]

O Homem do Saco

O Homem do Saco (Boogieman)
Director: Luiz Mazetto
Date: December 2006

Story: Two children are left at home at night, where they watch an old Brazilian zombie movie on the TV. The creepy character on the screen warns them about the "Boogieman" which becomes really frightening when a stranger is heard wandering outside their house. [ Learn more about the film ]

O Homem do Saco

4:48 am
Director: Cristiano Burlan
Date: September 2006

Story: A common man wakes up every day at the same time, and always does the same things. The film captures the rigorous routines of the mind. [ Learn more about the film ]

Sete Grilos, Dois Cachorros

Sete Grilos/Dois Cachorros (7 Crickets/2 Dogs)
Director: Roberto Andreoli
Date: December 2005

Story: Story: An uncanny vision of a young man's insomnia through an interminable night based on a popular Brazilian poem. Screened at the 2006 Zebra Film Festival in Berlin and the Potenza International Film Festival in Italy. [ Learn more about the film ]

Curitibatuquetown

Curitibatuquetown
Director: Catia Reis
Date: December 2005

Story: Reminiscent in style to Koyaanisqatsi, this film looks at Curitiba, Brazil from day to night. Brilliant photography, music, and editing. [ Learn more about the film ]