Odete Lara
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Biography: Odete Righi Bertoluzzi, better known as Odete Lara (São Paulo, April 17, 1929 – Rio de Janeiro, February 4, 2015), was a Brazilian actress, singer and writer. She abandoned her career, converted to Buddhism and went into self-exile on a farm in Nova Friburgo, state of Rio de Janeiro.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Adult: No
Birthday: April 17, 1929
Age: 96 years old
Gender: Female
Deathday: February 04, 2015
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Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Overview: "Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Antonio das Mortes
Overview: A new incarnation of Cangaceiro bandits, led by Coirana, has risen in the badlands. A blind landowner hires Antônio to wipe out his old nemesis. Yet after besting Coirana and accompanying the dying man to his mountain hideout, Antônio is moved by the plight of the Cangaceiro’s followers. The troubled hitman turns revolutionary, his gun and machete aimed towards his former masters.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Western
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1969-06-14
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Instant Love
Overview: Rhonda Fleming shines as Pamela, an American film star who falls in love with coffee grower Claudio (Rossano Brazzi) while in Brazil. When the two are hastily married, Pamela finds herself entwined in a clash of cultures in this rarely seen romantic comedy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1964-07-01
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O Jogo da Vida e da Morte
Overview: Brazilian adaptation of Hamlet, set in the outskirts of São Paulo City. A teenager hears through a medium the voice of his father, who accuses his brother of murdering him. He confirms his suspicions of his uncle, and decides to retaliate, but kills the wrong man, triggering a terrible game of life and death.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1972-07-13
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Golden Mouth
Overview: After a powerful outlaw dies, a reporter interviews his lover and gets three different stories about the legendary man.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1963-05-03
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Mulheres & Milhões
Overview: Three men who never met each other are hired by a mysterious client to carry out a daring bank robbery.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1961-10-11
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Men and Women
Overview: Two friends take two prostitutes for a night of pleasure. But the night turns out to be frustrating for all involved, as much bitterness is revealed in their conversation and attitudes, uncovering their anguish and deeper feelings, and the emptiness of their lives.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1964-08-17
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Absolutely Right
Overview: A man who's memorized his town's telephone directory tries his luck on a TV Show. But a small group of people who control the bettings in town try to get advantage of his simple-mindedness.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1957-11-11
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Adventures with Uncle Manuelo
Overview: Three boys and their uncle venture into the Amazon jungle in search of their missing grandfather who's been kidnapped by evil space robots!
Genres: Adventure Science Fiction Family Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1971-07-08
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O Gato de Madame
Overview: Arlindo works delivering the clothes that his wife washes. During a working day, he finds a customer's cat, who offers a reward to whoever returns it. To deliver the animal, he ends up going through a lot of confusion.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1957-03-25
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Vida e Glória de um Canalha
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Genres: Crime
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1970-05-12
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The Heirs
Overview: An allegory about Brazil's history and the struggle for power since the 1930 Revolution until the advent of the TV.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1970-09-15
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Uma Certa Lucrécia
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Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1957-12-30
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In the Devil's Throat
Overview: Four deserters from Paraguay War hide in an old drunkard's country seat. The latter has two daughters who are unhappy with their recluse lives.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1960-05-03
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Bonitinha, Mas Ordinária
Overview: A young man must choose between two women. The one brings him the money, but the other he loves.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1963-01-06
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The Pleasure Principle
Overview: In a financially troubled farm in the 1930's, its depraved owners become attracted to their new handsome and young handyman.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Sonhando com Milhões
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1963-05-13
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Câncer
Overview: This film shows people with constant psychological and social conflicts: the violence among outlaws, conflicts between man and woman, police and society.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1972-01-01
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Dona Violante Miranda
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1960-03-10
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Moral em Concordata
Overview: Rosario is a prostitute who lives in her married sister's house. When the latter wants to be a hooker too, she doesn't approve.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1959-11-23
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Dona Xêpa
Overview: Dona Xepa is a vegetable stand owner. She dreams about the success of her scientist son. The film is based on the play by Pedro Bloch.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1959-10-13
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Em Família
Overview: Old couple are being evicted and turn to their five children for help. Since no one can accommodate the two of them, the children decide to separate the couple.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1971-04-19
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1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
Overview: The story of the University of Brasília, since it was only a project in Darcy Ribeiro's head until the fateful events in August 1968 when its campus was invaded by the police, during the military dictatorship, thus putting an end to its independence.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2001-05-25
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Go To Work You Bum!
Overview: Having come out recently from jail, a tramp, willing to make quick money, decides to organize a pool match between two famous retired players.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1973-01-09
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The Devil Queen
Overview: Rio's criminal underworld is run by an unexpected boss: a femme Queen with a taste for power and violence. But heavy lies the crown: what Queen can trust her subjects, however fabulous? When she sets up a stoolie to take the fall for her boy, a plot against Her Majesty arises!
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1974-05-27
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Copacabana Fools Me
Overview: Marquinhos is in his early 20s and lives in Copacabana with his petits bourgeois parents and older brother. He doesn't have a job, he doesn't go to school, he just lives on the spur of the moment, watches TV, plays soccer on the beach by day and goes out with his mates by night. He meets Irene, a 40 year-old woman and they have a love affair that is going to change his life - for a while.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1969-03-10
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Assim Era a Atlântida
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1975-08-27
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Scarlet Macaw
Overview: A mine boss hires a policeman to chase some runaways who stole a precious diamond.
Genres: Crime Adventure Thriller
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1957-09-02
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Duas Histórias
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1960-03-31
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Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Overview: Follows the story of Opinião, a theatre group created in 1964 during the early Brazilian dictatorship period to oppose the government through artistic performances. Considered the first left-wing response to the dictatorship, the group gathered now famous Brazilian artists such as Nara Leão, Maria Bethânia, João do Vale and Millôr Fernandes.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2019-05-15
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The Star Rises
Overview: A veteran popular singer remembers her early days before fame as a humble woman who faced many obstacles in order to achieve fame, notoriety and make her dreams come true. Her life, the songs, the men she knew and helped her on her ladder to success all have a big influence on her life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1974-12-15
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Abry
Overview: At 84 years of age, Lúcia Rocha admitted herself to a hospital in São Paulo to undergo heart tests. Upon receiving the news about the risk to her life, Lúcia, laconic, tells the doctor: 'Then open it'. This is the second time she has undergone bypass surgery. From this gesture, the documentary Abry was born (with y, sign of the unconscious, according to the nomenclature invented by his son, Glauber Rocha). To relate her memories, she invites filmmaker Joel Pizzini, who offers his mini camera as an instrument to amplify Lúcia's imagination. Abry is a poetic dive into Lúcia Rocha's fabulous universe, reconstructing her trajectory in Brazilian cinema through sounds, images and characters with whom she lived closely.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2003-03-20
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Brazilian Portraits: Odete Lara
Overview: In this humorous review of her journey in our world, Odete Lara reveals all her authenticity and lucidity in front of the cameras.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2010-06-08
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When Carnaval Comes
Overview: Music manager has to get three of his artists together for a special show, but soon finds out it isn't an easy task.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1972-07-13
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Milagrez
Overview: Documentary on "Antonio das Mortes", Glauber Rocha's 1969 film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2008-01-02
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Mar Corrente
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1967-06-30
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As Sete Faces de um Cafajeste
Overview: Alfredo, a rich playboy and restless womanizer lives a happy life until receive threats from several cuckolds. Things get worse when each of the seven involved women accuse each other causing a big mess.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1968-06-05
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Os Primeiros Momentos
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1973-05-06
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As Sete Evas
Overview: When a lady-killer announces his wedding, seven of his ex-girlfriends decide to kidnap him, keeping him in a sailing ship.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1962-01-03
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Viver de Morrer
Overview: A Brazilian crime film
Genres: Crime
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1969-11-10
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Lucia McCartney, Call Girl
Overview: In the 60's Lúcia McCartney is a call girl who is a fan of the Beatles. A diplomat tries to get her out of prostitution by falling in love with her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1971-11-29
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Esse Rio que Eu Amo
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1962-07-09
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Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds
Overview: italian documentary
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2006-02-19
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Um Filme 100% Brasileiro
Overview: French poet Blaise Cendrars arrives by sea on the city of Rio de Janeiro and lives s life of bohemian parties during the celebration of carnaval.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo II: A Volta
Overview: Exiled in Acapulco, the bon vivant Dino cheats a rich widow into financing his coming back to Brazil. To avoid getting caught, he hides in a coffin. His fake burial is celebrated in high style and it doesn't take long before he starts getting himself into weird situations.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1991-01-02
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Ecos de Cannes
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2008-10-14
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O Último Homem
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Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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