A Fantastic Woman (2017)

Somewhere in Santiago at a dimly-lit nightclub, Orlando, the kindly and well-off owner of a textile company, locks eyes with Marina, a hopeful singer and the roughly half-his-age love of his life. But, unfortunately, after Marina's birthday celebration and a night of passion, Orlando falls gravely ill--and by the following morning--he dies in hospital. In the wake of her companion's untimely death, Marina will soon realise that, from now on, everything is brought into question: her involvement in Orlando's death, their unconventional relationship; and above all, her right to mourn her beloved deceased. In the end, what was Marina's crime; a deed so hideous that would rob a fantastic woman of her respect, her dignity, and ultimately, her identity?

High Fidelity (2020)

"A fan of music, pop culture, and Top Five lists runs a local record store in her hometown. An adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel "High Fidelity"

Fun fact: Zoë Kravitz's mother, Lisa Bonet, was in the movie version of High Fidelity with John Cusack, playing one of Cusack's love interests. This time, Kravitz is playing the John Cusack role.

This is such a great show, I wish more people would talk about it!

If you want to travel to Brazil consider this

https://travellersworldwide.com/best-time-to-visit-brazil/

The benefits of a bilingual/multilingual brain!

https://youtu.be/MMmOLN5zBLY

Acabei de descobrir essa lista de filmes de diretoras latinas. Vale a pena conferir!

https://filmow.com/listas/diretoras-latinoamericanas-lista-pessoal-l133520/

Gal Costa on Times Square

City of God (2002)

Starring Alexandre Rodrigues and Alice Braga.

Madres Paralelas (2021)

Dirección de Pedro Almodóvar

Dos mujeres coinciden en una habitación de hospital donde van a dar a luz. Ambas están solteras y se quedaron embarazadas por accidente. Janis, de mediana edad, no se arrepiente y está exultante. La otra, Ana, una adolescente, está asustada, arrepentida y traumatizada. Janis intenta animarla mientras pasean por los pasillos del hospital. Las pocas palabras que intercambien en esas horas crearán un vínculo muy estrecho entre las dos, que por casualidad se desarrolla y se complica, afectando a sus vidas de forma decisiva.

El gran destaque de Madres Parelelas está en el trasfondo de la acción: Almodóvar amarra la historia de esas dos madres en un escenario de disputa sobre memoria y ancestralidad, en una discusión que muestra las aún no curadas heridas de la Guerra Civil española (1936 - 1939) que resultó en la ascensión del franquismo.

Faroeste Caboclo/Brazilian Western (2013) is an adaptation of the eponymous song by Renato Russo a famous Brazilian singer and composer who in the style of Bob Dylan knew how to delight crowds by telling stories and singing with his lyrics The adaptation precipitated a both social and romantic drama with a tragic ending. Focusing on the love story of outlaw Joao do Santo Cristo with Architecture major student Maria Lucia, the movie takes place in Brasilia in the early 80s. In a clash of interest, drug dealers and the police conflict with one another, while the end of the military dictatorship in the Capital of Brazil, Brasilia takes place. The wanderings and tedium of a young rocker, who lived in a city still being built, are the backdrop for this story.

Carnaval já começando!

Qual o seu hit preferido?

A little bit of Brazilian Carnival

https://g1.globo.com/sp/sao-paulo/carnaval/2023/noticia/2023/02/18/tatuape-rosas-de-ouro-e-gavioes-sao-destaques-no-1o-dia-do-grupo-especial-do-carnaval-de-sp-em-2023.ghtml

The life of Elis Regina, undoubtedly one of the greatest Brazilian singer of all time, is told in this biopic film with energetic and pulsating rhythm.

A vida de Cazuza também é celebrada no filme O Tempo Não Para de 2004!

Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop (2004)

The life and times of Cazuza, Brazilian singer/poet/enfant terrible, from his start with rock group "Barão Vermelho", to his death in 1990, showing his career, love affairs, and involvement with drugs.

The singer, composer, poet and rebellious son, began his career in music as vocalist of the band Barão Vermelho.

In 1985, Barão Vermelho was one of the major national highlights of the first edition of Rock In Rio. The presentation coincided with the day of the election of Tancredo Neves, which would end the military dictatorship.

In the same year, Cazuza began his solo career, with numerous hits enshrined in national music.

In 1989, the singer publicly declared to be HIV positive, seeking to help raise awareness of the disease.

Cazuza died at the age of 32 in 1990, but his legacy will be eternal.

https://m.letras.mus.br/blog/cazuza-biografia/

The greatest!

Los Lobos (2019)

Dos niños de ocho y cinco años viajan con su madre de México a Albuquerque en busca de una vida mejor. Mientras esperan que ella vuelva del trabajo, los niños observan su nuevo e inseguro barrio desde la ventana, aprenden inglés con cintas de casete, y desean que pueda cumplir su prometida de llevarlos a Disneyland.

https://youtu.be/1F4pJuFSmko

https://youtu.be/ItKUpH0ExY0