The Discovery of Brazil

Reconstruction of the historical episode of the Inconfidência Mineira (Minas Conspiracy).

As a baby, Carlos was abandoned in the church at the feet of Holy Mary, raised by the priest, and consecrated to her. As a child, he falls in love with the daughter of the Commander, the local landowner, who is already promised to the son of a ruined count.

Ubirajara, chief of the Araguaias, is engaged to Jandyra. One day, however, he falls in love with Aracy, daughter of Itaquê, chief of the Tocantins and sister of Pojucã, his prisoner. He frees Pojucã so he can declare war on Itaquê and retrieve his daughter. Itaquê is wounded by other enemies and goes blind. The two tribes unite and elect Ubirajara as chief.

The love misadventures of a teacher, a woman who gives up living in a big city in order to teach country children how to read and write.

This story revolves around the use of narcotic drugs and their harmful effects. Extraordinary luxury, artistic nudes and lascivious dances (Cinemateca Brasileira)

In 16th century Brazil, portuguese colonizer Marfim falls in love with indigenous woman Iracema.

An American aviator is crossing the Caatinga when her plane crashes due to a malfunction. She is rescued by a young countryman, and despite the differences between their worlds, an uncontrollable passion blossoms between them.

In a small town in the countryside, the population is excited about the imminent arrival of a circus that brings excitement to the peaceful life of the city.

Professor Leônidas Jau is an enemy of football, and in conferences and articles he throws all his hatred against the sport. Friendenreich, his son, however, loves the sport. Leonidas then has a falling out with his son, which may be saved.

Nini dreams of a doll that resembles a queen living in a toy store window. Although now, first of all, it is necessary to think about paying the rent.

Returning from a pleasant horseback ride, two lovers on their way home contemplate each other, entranced by the modesty inherent in the rigid customs they were raised in. The hero feels an irrepressible desire to come to Rio. In the capital, interested in a theater star, he heads to Buenos Aires to win her heart.

Brazil, late 17th century. An adventurer joins an expedition, but secretly he's out to find a treasure following a map left by his father.

Based on Kaestner's "Emil and the Detectives" tale.

It depicts the notorious criminal incident that had occured in Rio de Janeiro.