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Mr. Catra - o fiel

Andreas Johnsen, 2004

This is the first documentary about Baile Funk and an intimate portrait of its biggest star; Mr Catra aka Wagner Domingues Costa. Baile Funk is a remarkable form of music developed in the shantytowns of Rio de Janeiro and for the millions residing in the favelas and periferia of Rio, the controversial Mr Catra is their greatest hero. Mr Catra's lyrics are so explicit that the Brazilian police have coined the term Funk Proibido and have outlawed this particular genre of Baile Funk.

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Brasilianske billeder

Henrik Lundø, 2007

»Brazilian images' is a representation of a country where 57 million people daily living with hunger and poverty. Brazil is a melting pot of cultural, social and racial diversity. A country full of contradictions and a huge social inequality.

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Saudade do futuro

Cesar Paes, 2000

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The Forbidden Land

Helena Solberg, 1989

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Tro og politik

Kristian Paludan, Peter Flemington, 1984

In the poor suburb of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil works the people of the Church, trying to improve the living standards. The church provides a framework for an awareness that can be used in the fight against the social violence that the government and authority exercises.

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Det legende menneske

Jørgen Leth, 1986

A personal essay on the play of children and grown-ups all over the world. The director has shot the film in different countries and cultures: Bali, Brazil, China, Denmark, UK, Haiti, Spain and the USA.

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Uma avenida chamada Brasil

Octavio Bezerra, 1988

Documentary about the avenue (Avenida Brasil) that is the main access to Rio de Janeiro, crossing very poor and violent suburbs.

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Djævelens jernbane

Simon Plum, 1997

In the heart of the tropical rain forest of Brazil a 400 kilometre long railroad was built at the beginning of our century from one deserted place to another. The dream of riches and a blind faith in progress forced the project: The railroad was to carry rubber to the growing industry of the rich world. The project came up against problems from the start, but was carried through in spite of incomprehensible human costs.

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Regnskoven brænder

Octavio Bezerra, 1990

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Let's be together

Nanna Frank Møller, 2008

Hairon, a 14-year-old boy, is fascinated by women's clothes. He wears high heels, make-up and has fake nails. Living in a small town with his mother, his stepfather and 4 younger brothers, his dress code is quite a challenge for everyone.

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Må jeg se dine papirer

Frode Højer Pedersen

Olivia was 15 years old when she had Renato. Today, 12 years on, she is dead. Renato lives on the streets of Rio de Janeiro with his grandmother and deaf-mute uncle, whom he helps sell flowers in the streets.

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Drømmepigen

Frode Højer Pedersen, 1998

'Dream Girl' - on street girls in Brazil. The 11-year-old Tatiana has run away from home. Now she lives on the street with Paloma and a group of children.