Vanessa Gerbelli
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil
Birthday: August 06, 1973
Adult: No
Gender: Female
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Carandiru
Overview: When a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo - Carandiru, he meets the future victims of one of the darkest days in Brazilian History when the State of São Paulo’s Military Police, with the excuse for law enforcement, shot to death 111 people. Based on real facts and on the book written by Dráuzio Varella.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2003-03-21
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No Control
Overview: In the movie, Eduardo Moscovis is Danilo, a stage director obsessed with the injustice committed against XIX century farmer Manoel da Motta Coqueiro, case that initiated the process of extinction of death penalty in Brazil. Incited by a beautiful and mysterious woman, Danilo takes a fateful decision. He stages a play about the case with himself as Motta Coqueiro and psychiatric patients playing all the other parts. When the borders between reality and fantasy start to blend, Danilo relives the historical facts in first person, all the time conscious of the tragic doom of his character. Full with uncommon characters and surprising turns, the movie approaches the issue of death penalty in a refreshing new perspective.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2007-11-02
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As Mães de Chico Xavier
Overview: Three mothers see their reality become completely, they are: Ruth, whose teenage son, Raul, faces problems with drugs; Elisa, trying to make up for the absence of her husband giving full attention to the child, the little Theo, and Lara, teacher who faces the dilemma of an unplanned pregnancy. These three women, living in different times of their lives, seeking comfort next to Chico Xavier. And Karl reporter remains insisting on interviewing the medium, even without being prepared for it.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2011-04-01
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Slightly Out of Tune
Overview: A group of friends come of age during the political turmoil that plagued Brazil in the 1960's and 70's. Together, these musicians form a band called "Os Desafinados" and become a part of the groundbreaking Brazilian musical movement called Bossa Nova
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2008-08-29
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Paixão e Acaso
Overview: The psychoanalyst Inês intends not to be lovingly involved with anyone else. However, she ends up falling in love with two men at the same time, unaware that they are father and son.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2012-10-25
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Astral City 2: The Messengers
Overview: A group of messenger spirits led by Aniceto, including doctor André Luiz, are tasked with going to Earth to help rescue three proteges whose interconnected stories are about to fail.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2024-01-25
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Rogai Por Nós
Overview: Rogai Por Nós tells the story of Catholic saints, revered in Brazil, with the presentation of their works, miracles and edifying teachings.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2022-06-11
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The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
Overview: Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland. During a difficult time, he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him. Born again, Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption. Years later, he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterland's ruler and his thugs. This new friendship will challenge his destiny. Inside Matraga, the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes.
Genres: Drama Adventure Western
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2011-01-02
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Mariana
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Original Language: pt
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Socorro, Virei uma Garota!
Overview: Júlio wanted to be the most popular person in school but ends up getting more than what he wished for.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2019-06-06
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Amor Assombrado
Overview: A successful writer in a creative crisis lives with her characters and others who do not know what dimension they live in.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-10-10
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The Division
Overview: In the 90s, Rio de Janeiro was shaken by a wave of kidnappings. Security forces call controversial agents to help save the city from thugs and also from the police itself.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2020-01-09
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