O Curupira

Matinta Perera

July 2006 •Portuguese

Tells the story of Matinta Perera, a witch who demands offerings to the citizens of a small city in the North of Brazil.

Iara

June 2004 •Portuguese

In the heart of the forest, Pedro hears a beautiful chant and meets Iara, the Mother of the Waters.

Saci

March 2009 •Portuguese

Shows the characteristics and tells the story of one of the most popular characters in Brazilian folklore: Saci. A man long ago cut paths on his farm in search of something lost, but his work is delayed with the visit of Saci. When this boy appears, the whole order is broken and no one escapes his bewilderment. The farmer then begins an adventure to try to capture him.

The Pink Dolphin

November 2004 •Portuguese

The surprising story of the love between the pink river dolphin and the young daughter of a fisherman. On the banks of the Amazon rivers, tales are told of a mysterious young man who appears at night during festivities and dances to win the hearts of young women.

The Guardian

May 2025 •Portuguese

After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.

Inácio Garapa, Um Matuto Sonhador

May 2010 •Portuguese

Valley of Souls

August 2023 •Portuguese

A black family tries to defend their land against invaders but gets caught between a mischievous witch and a tortured spirit eager for revenge.

The Miracle of Candeal

September 2004 •Spanish

The story of the Candeal favela in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, where musician Carlinhos Brown carries out social and cultural initiatives that protect and enrich the lives of its inhabitants every day.

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Saci

October 2001 •Portuguese

Pedrinho goes hunting in Capoeirão dos Tucanos, the virgin forest of Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, and meets the Saci, who tells him the secrets of the forest and several legends of Brazilian folklore. They work together to free Narizinho from a spell that Cuca put on her.

Titan

Invalid date •English

A team of young doctors on a humanitarian mission through the Amazon rainforest come to realize that not everyone – or everything – is happy to see them. Their arrival draws the attention of an ancient predator, the “Boiúna”. This ancient killer, dominant on land and water, emerges to reclaim the jungle. The ensuing fight for survival blurs the roles of hunter, prey, and hero.

The Donkey's Curse

July 2024 •Portuguese

two boys discuss the existence of the demonic donkey, until she decides to appear in front of them to show that she really exists. one of Davi Gautto's home movies

Comitiva Esperança

Invalid date •Portuguese

Inácio Garapa, Um Matuto Sonhador 2 - O Retorno

September 2011 •Portuguese

Amazon Symphony

January 1954 •Portuguese

Sinfonia Amazônica, or Amazon Symphony, was Brazil's first animated feature-length film, produced entirely by Anélio Lattini Filho over five years and finished in 1951. Like Disney's Fantasia, it tells several folk stories over orchestral music.

Glo friends. The Quest

May 1985 •Spanish

Glo Friends are fearless creatures with a magical glow and a delightful sweetness. They have the advantage of never having to fear the dark and that gives them the opportunity to explore it. These adorable characters light up sparks in children's imagination and bring, with humour and irresistible charm, the lesson of constructive cooperation. Glo Friends will have their audience beaming as their special brand of entertainment inspires, amuses and captivates children everywhere.

Teremok

January 1995 •Russian

In the middle of the forest, a bear finds an abandoned hut full of food and sweets and encounters different animals while staying there.

Face Mask

May 2018 •English

Experimental animation with video collage.

Teddy Boom!

November 2021 •Russian

An extra-class thief Max steals a unique ruby, which is going to be taken out of the country. To do this, he hides a jewel inside a teddy bear named Boom, a popular children's toy. But everything does not go according to plan, when the bear accidentally enters the toy store, and the ruby turns out to be magical and revives all its inhabitants. Max has to find Boom and return the ruby. The hunt begins!

Asterix vs. Caesar

March 1985 •French

Obelix falls for a new arrival in his home village in Gaul, but is heartbroken when her true love arrives to visit her. However, the lovers are kidnapped by Romans; Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue them on a dangerous journey that will involve gladiators, slavers and beauracracy - and a personal encounter with the Emperor himself, Julius Caesar...