Saci

Inácio Garapa, Um Matuto Sonhador 2 - O Retorno(pt)

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Saci(pt)

Pedrinho goes hunting in Capoeirão dos Tucanos, the virgin forest of Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, and meets the Saci, who tells him the secrets of the forest and several legends of Brazilian folklore. They work together to free Narizinho from a spell that Cuca put on her.

Valley of Souls(pt)

A black family tries to defend their land against invaders but gets caught between a mischievous witch and a tortured spirit eager for revenge.

Matinta Perera(pt)

Tells the story of Matinta Perera, a witch who demands offerings to the citizens of a small city in the North of Brazil.

Iara(pt)

In the heart of the forest, Pedro hears a beautiful chant and meets Iara, the Mother of the Waters.

The Guardian(pt)

After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.

The Pink Dolphin(pt)

The surprising story of the love between the pink river dolphin and the young daughter of a fisherman. On the banks of the Amazon rivers, tales are told of a mysterious young man who appears at night during festivities and dances to win the hearts of young women.

O Curupira(pt)

Titan(en)

A team of young doctors on a humanitarian mission through the Amazon rainforest come to realize that not everyone – or everything – is happy to see them. Their arrival draws the attention of an ancient predator, the “Boiúna”. This ancient killer, dominant on land and water, emerges to reclaim the jungle. The ensuing fight for survival blurs the roles of hunter, prey, and hero.

The Donkey's Curse(pt)

two boys discuss the existence of the demonic donkey, until she decides to appear in front of them to show that she really exists. one of Davi Gautto's home movies

Inácio Garapa, Um Matuto Sonhador(pt)

Comitiva Esperança(pt)

Mestre Edison Carneiro(pt)

Video dedicated to the celebration of the centenary of Edison Carneiro’s birth, one of the great exponents of folklore studies in Brazil, whose contribution remains present to this day, forming important documentary collections and influencing the institution’s mission.

The Miracle of Candeal(es)

The story of the Candeal favela in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, where musician Carlinhos Brown carries out social and cultural initiatives that protect and enrich the lives of its inhabitants every day.

The Brand New Adventures of Aladdin(fr)

After freeing Baghdad from its terrible ruler, Aladin delays his marriage to the princess until a new dictator arrives to take over the city.

DiDi's Dreams(zh)

An aspiring actress must overcome many obstacles as she tries to achieve her dream. Standing in the shadows of her superstar sister, she tries to prove herself while dreaming of love.

Mikael 18 år(sv)

A journey through different youth cultures and their relationship to different forms of substance abuse.

La danse des nymphes(it)

In the Twenties a young and solitary alchemist dedicates his existence to collecting and experimenting with botanical species… and nymphs. But something is still missing in this collection, something that could even destroy it.