Lélia Abramo
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Biography: Lélia Abramo Scarmangan (São Paulo, February 8, 1911 – São Paulo, April 9, 2004) was a Brazilian actress, theater producer and political activist. She was part of the political groups Frente Única Antifascista and Opição de Esquerda, in addition to being one of the founders of the Workers' Party (PT) and president of the Union of Artists and Technicians, being one of the big names in the fight against the Brazilian military dictatorship.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Birthday: February 08, 1911
Deathday: April 09, 2004
Adult: No
Gender: Female
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Mulher Diaba
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1981-07-16
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They Don't Wear Black Tie
Overview: Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1981-09-28
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Beto Rockefeller
Overview: Adaptation of the successful Brazilian TV series "Beto Rockefeller". Beto is a cunning poor man who pretends to be rich, using his congeniality and lack of morals to mix among rich people.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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Janete
Overview: A young girl runaway from home to join the circus.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1983-10-16
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O Anjo Assassino
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Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1967-05-23
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Cleo e Daniel
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1970-05-26
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Twisted Fate
Overview: At the height of the military dictatorship, an abandoned mansion in the center of São Paulo is occupied by militants, hippies, maniacs, homosexuals, punks, artists and poets, as well as immigrants from different parts of the world.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1979-05-22
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The Case of the Naves Brothers
Overview: After their relative and associate runs way, the Naves brothers inform the police of the incident, who end up arresting them under the accusation of murdering the missing person. The brothers are tortured in order to confess a crime they did not commit while their wives are raped.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1967-05-30
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O Comprador de Fazendas
Overview: Two conmen (one trying to pretend his lousy farm is a great one to sell, other pretending to buy one without actual money) try to con each other.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1975-03-10
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O Quarto
Overview: A middle-aged man copes with the loss of his job and his impending blindness.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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The Obsessed of Catulé
Overview: In the Brazilian countryside, poor sharecroppers join a messianic group led by Joaquim, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Gaining power over the peasants, he begins to persecute those who do not pay absolute obeisance.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1965-05-21
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Joanna Francesa
Overview: Joana is a sophisticated, beautiful woman, so she has a choice of lovers, and destinies. She will let down Pierre, the French consul at São Paulo, and with him the frivolity of tea-parties and comfort. Her wild inner-soul will develop into the wild forest surroundings of a landlord's farmhouse. To the extent she will defend her land like a 19th century owner - of lands and men alike.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1973-12-30
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Cidade Ameaçada
Overview: Based on true events, the film tells the story of Brazilian outlaw Promessinha, one of the most famous and feared criminals of his time, depicting his crimes and cruelty, until his death confronting the police.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1960-06-08
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Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story
Overview: In the darkness of a rural night, a gypsy clan gathers to mourn their beloved patriarch's in a ritual celebrated through music and dance.
Genres: Romance Fantasy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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Nossos Bravos
Overview: Docudrama on labor mobilizations in the beginning of the 20th century in Brazil, led by union organizations with anarcho-socialist influence. Using fictional resources and historical archives, the film reconstructs an important part of the memory of Brazilian unionism and its biggest strikes, establishing a dialogue between different working generations.
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1987-07-09
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