Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Also Known As: FHC
Biography: Fernando Henrique Cardoso (born 18 June 1931), also known by his initials FHC, is a Brazilian sociologist, professor, and politician who served as the 34th president of Brazil from 1 January 1995 to 1 January 2003. He was the first Brazilian president to be reelected for a subsequent term. An accomplished scholar of dependency theory noted for his research on slavery and political theory, Cardoso has earned many honors including the Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation (2000) and the Kluge Prize from the US Library of Congress (2012).
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Adult: No
Birthday: June 18, 1931
Age: 93 years old
Gender: Male
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O Brasil de Darcy Ribeiro
Overview: Documentary on the view, testimonies and times of Darcy Ribeiro, since military dictatorship.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2014-04-02
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8 Presidentes 1 Juramento: A História de um Tempo Presente
Overview: The movie is a collage and comentary of varied third party footage on news relating to each and every one of the eight Presidents of Brazil who took office since the end of the military government, from José Sarney to Jair Bolsonaro.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2021-11-18
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Morcego Negro
Overview: A biography of Paulo César Farias, better known as PC Farias. PC was treasurer of former President Fernando Collor de Mello and was directly involved in the process that culminated in Collor's impeachment, deeply shaking the recently restored Brazilian democracy. The film features the participation of dozens of people who knew and lived with Farias, abundant documentation and exclusive archive material, which reveals the intricacies of Brazilian politics, focusing especially on the relationships between capital, ideology, power and organized crime.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2023-04-02
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Breaking the Taboo
Overview: Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this groundbreaking new documentary uncovers the UN sanctioned war on drugs, charting its origins and its devastating impact on countries like the USA, Colombia and Russia. Featuring prominent statesmen including Presidents Clinton and Carter, the film follows The Global Commission on Drug Policy on a mission to break the political taboo and expose the biggest failure of global policy in the last 50 years
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2011-06-03
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O Presidente Improvável
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2022-03-31
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A Symphony for a Common Man
Overview: As head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Brazilian diplomat José Bustani became an obstacle in America’s march to war with Iraq. Ousted from his position, he now revisits the chilling events that marked a turning point in global power structures.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2022-09-15
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O Brasil Deu Certo. E Agora?
Overview: 3 ex-presidents of Brazil, 12 ex-ministers of State, 7 ex-governors of the Central Bank, bank owners and finance specialists tell the Brazilian economic history and speculate about the present and the future of the country. 125 years ago Brazil was a poor country with slavery. 60 years ago 50% of Brazilians were illiterate. 25 years ago inflation rate reached 84% a month and 35% of the population was extremely poor. In 2013, Brazil ranks the seventh world's largest economy, inflation reached 5,4% a year, poverty was reduced to 12% and the country is looking forward to be wealthy. Will it happen? Agile cutting, simple language and smart graphic arts allow the answer to this and other questions to be interesting and available to all audiences.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2013-05-03
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Reparation
Overview: In 1968, Orlando Lovecchio was made victim of a guerilla's bomb terrorist attack, which main objective was to fight against the Military Regime. Orlando lost one leg after the world-reckoned attack against the U.S. Consulate in Sao Paulo.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2010-03-12
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Brasil, Ame-o ou Chore
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2022-06-22
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Which Country is this?
Overview: Didactic documentary on the History of Brazil
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Caro Francis
Overview: Documentary about the life of Brazillian journalist Paulo Francis
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2010-01-08
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O Dinheiro é Nosso
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2023-11-23
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Breaking Myths
Overview: “Breaking Myths” aims to open the world’s eyes to the fragile and “catastrophic masculinity” of Brazil’s current President Jair Bolsonaro, a fanatical far-right politician who can best be described as the Brazilian Donald Trump — and who is up for a second term this October. The story is told through the lens of the critically acclaimed Brazilian filmmaker and LGBTQ activist Fernando Grostein Andrade (“Abe” Sundance 19), who directed, wrote, and produced the feature alongside creative partner Fernando Siqueira as the first release under his production company in California, FilmSoul Studios.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-13
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The Boys from Brazil: Rise of the Bolsonaros
Overview: This documentary tells of the extraordinary rise of Jair Bolsonaro, from relative obscurity to the ultimate seat of South American power. Told through intimate interviews with some of those closest to him including his eldest son Flávio, former government ministers, as well as his opponents, explore Bolsonaro’s brilliant yet ruthless journey to the presidency, with high-stakes drama, guns and God.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-30
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Orgulho de Ser Brasileiro
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2013-12-10
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Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
Overview: The fading of composer Zé Keti’s career. The sad portrait of Brazilian Congress closed in 1977. The pain of a mother who lost her 15-year old daughter run over by a car. The Brazilian Presidents since Castelo Branco. Characters and settings registered through the keen and sensitive perspective of photographer Orlando Brito, in a career spanning 50 years as a professional. From the political sidelines to the lives of Brazilians from the interior, Brito recalls experiences and discusses the role of the photographer and the pain of registering someone’s grief.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2019-07-10
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1964: 40 Years After
Overview: Documentary that shows the events that culminated in the deposition of President João Goulart, on March 31, 1964, and the implementation of the military dictatorship in Brazil. Around 40 characters reveal behind the scenes and comment in detail on this important moment in Brazilian political history.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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Nelson Carneiro: Knight of Democracy
Overview: In 2018, Brazil’s 1988 Constitution turned thirty. Known as the Citizen Constitution, it was a landmark in the history of Brazil, the outcome of across-the-board engagement of society in its preparation. In Congress, the parliamentarians best known for their involvement in this initiative were names that are still familiar today in Brazil’s political history: Ulysses Guimarães, Teotônio Vilela, Tancredo Neves and Nelson Carneiro.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2023-11-26
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Muda Brasil
Overview: The documentary recalls the political reopening of the country, and narrates in detail the events that culminated in the election of Tancredo Neves as the first civilian president after 20 years of military dictatorship.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1985-03-18
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Eliezer Batista - O Engenheiro do Brasil
Overview: Eliezer Batista – O Engenheiro do Brasil is a documentary about the life of Eliezer Batista, former president of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, twice Minister of State and one of the most influential characters in modern Brazil. The film reflects the thoughts and feelings of a visionary man and his achievements in Brazil and the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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Democracia em Preto e Branco
Overview: Brazilian soccer players Sócrates, Casagrande and Vladimir lead a historic movement in sports by adopting a democracy within their team, making a statement against the country's military dictatorship.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2014-10-18
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Amazon - The Awakening of Florestania
Overview: Aiming to address how the environment has been mistreated since the beginning of the 20th century, the production brings back historical characters and compiles testimonies from representatives of diverse groups related to the theme.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2018-11-09
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Agamenon: The Film
Overview: The trajectory of the clumsy reporter Agamenon Mendes Pereira, always present in key events of history, his biggest scoops and his eternal love for Isaura, who survives his unexpected travels around the world, in search of news and fame.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2012-01-06
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What Happened to Brazil
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Original Language: pt
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Citizen Boilesen
Overview: A documentary about the controversial businessman Henning Boilesen Jr. and his involvement with the military regime as one of its most enthusiastic supporters, financing it and participating in the tortures of political prisoners. Those actions later culminated in his assassination in 1971 by members of militant groups opposed to the regime.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2009-11-27
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12 Currencies
Overview: The changes in Brazilian money bills and how these changes affected the economy and society.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2020-11-06
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Pelé
Overview: Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2021-02-23
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