Pedro Cardoso
Biography: Pedro Cardoso (born December 31, 1962) is a Brazilian actor, screenwriter, playwright, writer and television director. He is best known for his role as Agostinho Carrara on the Rede Globo sitcom "A Grande Família", for which he was nominated for an International Emmy Award for best actor. Pedro Cardoso was born in Rio de Janeiro, the second of six children in a prominent family. His father was a well-succeed lawyer, while his grandfather was the president of Banco do Brasil. He is also a second cousin to Fernando Henrique Cardoso, a former President of Brazil. Cardoso left home when he was at 18 years due to "paternal guidance and youthful pride". He started to work on theaters as an illuminator. Eventually, he debuted as a stage actor in 1980. In 1982, he debuted as playwright with "Bar Doce Bar", a play co-authored by Felipe Pinheiro, in which Cardoso was also an actor. He received a Troféu Mambembe for best newcomer actor. Since then, he has directed and wrote several plays along with Pinheiro, and alone before Pinheiro's death, as well as acted in them. He also worked in television as an actor, director and screenwriter. He has also a career in cinema; working mostly as an actor. Cardoso co-wrote "Lisbela e o Prisioneiro" and produced T"odo Mundo Tem Problemas Sexuais".
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 31, 1962
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Four Days in September
1997-10-01
Four Days in September
Overview: Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.
Genres: Thriller Drama History
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1997-10-01
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The Man Who Copied
2003-06-13
The Man Who Copied
Overview: André, 19, lives in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and works as a photocopier operator. He likes to see his neighbor Sílvia with a pair of binoculars. She works selling clothes. Becoming attracted to her, he tries to get nearer, and goes to her shop to buy something, but finds out that he can't afford it. So he puts the photocopier to other uses, and begins to envisage fishy schemes to earn some money.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance Crime
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2003-06-13
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Golden Oldies
2008-09-19
Golden Oldies
Overview: Four friends who only think about enjoying life, with big parties, women and drinks, are surprised by an eviction. In need of money, the group is forced to think about what they hate most: working! Confusion arises when everyone looks for an easy way to get money, with minimum effort. The days pass and the hilarious confusion only increases!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2008-09-19
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Redeemer
2004-09-10
Redeemer
Overview: Célio Rocha believes he was assigned by God Himself a difficult mission: to persuade his childhood friend Otávio Sabóia, a corrupt entrepeneur in the construction business, to give away all his possessions to the poor.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2004-09-10
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A Grande Família: O Filme
2007-01-26
A Grande Família: O Filme
Overview: For forty years, the public functionary and family man Lineu and his beloved wife Nenê celebrate their first date going to the same ball where Lineu borrowed the jacket his competitor Carlinhos. In the present days, Lineu feels uncomfortable when his colleague Pacheco dies and goes to the doctor for health examination. When the result of his tomography arrives, his doctor says that he had seen some blur in his lungs and with that report he would give the correct diagnosis. Lineu steals the document afraid of having a tumor, but he believes he will die sooner. Meanwhile, Nenê meets Carlinhos in the supermarket where he is the manager and invites him to have dinner with her family. Lineu hides his concerns to Nenê, and his attitudes in the dinner misguide Nenê, and she believes Lineu has a lover and does not love him anymore
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2007-01-26
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The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out
1985-04-29
The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out
Overview: Two stories chronicle the days of the bohemian, libertine youth of 1960s Rio de Janeiro.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1985-04-29
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The Seven Vampires
1986-09-09
The Seven Vampires
Overview: A clumsy detective and his secretary are hired to solve the mysterious, vampiresque deaths happening at a nightclub show.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1986-09-09
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Todo Mundo Tem Problemas Sexuais
2011-05-13
Todo Mundo Tem Problemas Sexuais
Overview: Divided in five segments, "Todo Mundo Tem Problemas Sexuais" follows the story of different couples, each having various problems in bed.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2011-05-13
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Dzi Croquettes
2009-10-04
Dzi Croquettes
Overview: A Brazilian theatre group that through talent, irony and humour confronted the Brazilian violent dictatorship in the 1970s revolutionising the gay movement worldwide and changing theatre and dance language to an entire generation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-04
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Por Trás do Pano
1999-09-17
Por Trás do Pano
Overview: A famous actor believes he has totally mastered his craft. A young and talented actress is open to new challenges. They meet, and confront each other; on, and off the stage. From his personal and artistic lethargy, he sees the possibilities of a new beginning, new opportunities, after starting to see her. The story unravels, as the title states, "behind the curtain."
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1999-09-17
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Betrayal
1999-02-26
Betrayal
Overview: This film shows three episodes: "The First Sin" portrays the relationship of a man and married woman; in "Devilish", the desire between a young woman and her brother-in-law is shown; and in the episode "Cachorro!", a man sees his wife with her lover.
Genres: Drama Horror Thriller
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1999-02-26
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Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: O Pagador de Promessas - O Filme
2015-01-09
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: O Pagador de Promessas - O Filme
Overview: Adaptation of the series shown in 1988. The humble farmer Zé do Burro makes a promise to Santa Bárbara to save his donkey Nicolau from death. The payment is to carry a heavy cross from the interior of Bahia to a church in Salvador. When you reach the steps of the church, with injured shoulders, you have to deal with the incomprehension of a conservative priest.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2015-01-09
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Rindo à Toa: Humor Sem Limites
2018-11-09
Rindo à Toa: Humor Sem Limites
Overview: A portrays of the period in which Brazilian humor had fewer limits (1986-2003), free from military dictatorship.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2018-11-09
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Separações
2003-01-03
Separações
Overview: Cabral is a 60 year old playwright who's married to Glorinha, an actress who's 20 years younger than him. They've been together for half of her live, and now they're getting bored...
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2003-01-03
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Domingos
2009-01-01
Domingos
Overview: A look into the life and mind of Brazilian playwright and filmmaker Domingos Oliveira through his daily activities and artistic deeds.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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Estrada
1995-01-02
Estrada
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1995-01-02
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A Matadeira
1994-01-02
A Matadeira
Overview:
Genres: Documentary War History
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1994-01-02
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Rio's Love Song
1994-09-15
Rio's Love Song
Overview: Four love stories which portray a wide gamut of emotions and desires against the backdrop of Rio de Janeiro. "Elephant's Stomp" : the story of a highway patrol officer who is infatuated with a mulatto dancer at a local nightclub. "Drao" : a publicity man and a boutique owner who face a crises in their marriage. "You Are Beautiful" : two homeless teenagers seek love amidst their personal misery. "Samba of the Great Passion" : a book maker who is charmed and captivated by the voice of a female singer coming from a building across the street. Characters in search of love in order to escape from the boredom, loneliness and helplessness of their lives.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1994-09-15
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Bossa Nova
2000-02-18
Bossa Nova
Overview: After a chance encounter on the elevator, the lives of Mary Ann, a widowed English teacher, and Pedro, a recently divorced man, intersect against the hot backdrop of Rio de Janeiro.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-02-18
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Marchamos
2018-12-15
Marchamos
Overview: In 2005, the first national manifestation against homophobia, called STOP Homophobia, was held in Viseu. The sad events that preceded and impelled the organization of the manifestation are kept in memory. Those were times of reaction to extreme homophobic violence. In 2018, people with different life histories, sexual orientations, sexual characteristics, identities and gender expressions were united by freedom in love and self-determination of gender. On October 7, 2018, the 1st March for LGBTI + Rights was held in Viseu, and more than 20 organizations from Viseu, Vila Real, Bragança, Coimbra, Porto and Lisbon participated. We marched for the present and the future, joining the will of those who are proactive in defending basic human rights in an attempt to eliminate violence and exclusion. More than a thousand people marched in Viseu. The Municipal Council of Viseu ignored the March as they have not participated in it and refused to participate in this film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2018-12-15
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BR 716
2016-11-17
BR 716
Overview: In 1960s Rio de Janeiro, aspiring writer Felipe leads a life of wild parties held in an apartment in famous street Barata Ribeiro in Copacabana. There he and his friends enjoy freedom even in the midst of a complicated political moment.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2016-11-17
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Acre-Doce
1986-01-01
Acre-Doce
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Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Felicidade É...
1995-09-15
Felicidade É...
Overview: Four directors tell stories related to the concept of happiness.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1995-09-15
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Stelinha
1990-01-01
Stelinha
Overview: A young rock singer meets his childhood heroine, a famous singer who is now wallowing in alcohol and sex.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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O Natal da Grande Família
1987-12-23
O Natal da Grande Família
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1987-12-23
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A Farra do Circo
2013-11-30
A Farra do Circo
Overview: This documentary highlights the evolution of Brazil's Circo Voador venue from homespun artists' performance space to national cultural institution.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2013-11-30
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Dente Por Dente
1994-01-01
Dente Por Dente
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Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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Clarice Niskier: Teatro dos Pés à Cabeça
2024-08-15
Clarice Niskier: Teatro dos Pés à Cabeça
Overview: The documentary is a tribute to Theater based on the trajectory of Clarice Niskier who made her job her own lifestyle. As a central axis, interviews with the three directors with whom Clarice developed long partnerships: Domingos Oliveira, Eduardo Wotzik and Amir Haddad. Through an intimate and sensitive look, the film reveals her passion for the craft, her life experience, her poetic worldview, her spiritual and intellectual search, pains, joys, losses and gains. Clarice makes the black box the more than perfect symbol of her own Universe: the Theater.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2024-08-15
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