Saci(2009)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Inácio Garapa, Um Matuto Sonhador(pt)

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

Comitiva Esperança(pt)

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.

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.

My Nanny is a Witch(ru)

Father Frost decides to send Yaga to be re-educated by Petya, a boy who has his own problems - he wants to reconcile his parents before the New Year. Petya's parents spend more time working than they do with their family, and Petya wants to fix this situation before the New Year.

Herr Kekulé, ich kenne Sie nicht(de)

A German Film award winning short animated biography of accomplished 19th century organic chemist August Kekulé.

Mister Blot's Triumph(pl)

Tomek Milkowski is an comic-books' illustrator. But his chef doesn't like his drawings. He tells Tomek to make up something really cool, if the boy doesn't want to loose his job. The illustrator has a guest. It's a bird Tri-Tri from stories about Mr. Kleks. Tomek takes the book and decides to illustrate it as a comic book.

Avatharam(te)

When Karkotakudu, a monster, attempts to destroy Earth to take control of the planet, Rajeshwari, a devotee of Goddess Akkamma, decides to fight the behemoth.