A$$untina of the Amerikas

Mato Sem Cachorro

October 2013 •Portuguese

The day a man almost runs-over a puppy, he meets the love of his life. The couple and their dog live the dream, until she wants out.

A Banda das Velhas Virgens

March 1979 •Portuguese

Gostoso is the conductor of a female band formed only by old women. When scouring the garbage dump, he becomes the main suspect of a robbery after his wife finds a small bag of jewels, having to do everything to prove her innocence.

Brazil

November 1944 •English

Brazil is perhaps the best of the handful of US films made by singing sensation Tito Guizar. In typical screwball-comedy fashion, the plot is set in motion by authoress Nicky Henderson, who has hit the best-seller charts with her latest tome, Why Marry a Latin? While researching her next book in Rio De Janeiro, she finds out "why" when she meets handsome songwriter Miguel Soares. Upon learning about Nicky's book, Miguel decides to teach her a few lessons in the affairs of the heart. Edward Everett Horton is also on hand, twittering his way through the role of a well-meaning buttinsky. Thanks to the "Good Neighbor" policy of the 1940s, South American musicals were a glut on the market, but Brazil was good enough on its own merits to pay its way at the box office.

Barnyard Follies

October 1940 •English

A country orphanage puts on a show with some musicians to save their 4H club from being shut down by greedy politicians.

Cine Holliúdy

August 2013 •Portuguese

During the seventies, the massive arrival of television in the Brazilian countryside puts in jeopardy the business of running small movie theaters. Francisgleydisson is the owner of Cine Holliudy, and he must be extremely creative to keep his passion for cinema alive.

Betão Ronca Ferro

March 1970 •Portuguese

Betão is a countryman who works in a circus, selling peanuts. His daughter also works there, and becomes the circus's greatest attraction. But she decides to marry a rich man, and another circus comes to town, putting his employment in danger.

Chico Fumaça

May 1958 •Portuguese

Hillbilly avoids a train disaster, becoming a hero. A dishonest politician tries to take advantage of the fact, to promote himself.

Chofer de Praça

October 1958 •Portuguese

The humble Zacarias goes to the big city with his wife to help their son who wants to be a Doctor. There he gets a job, and lives a lot of funny adventures as a taxi driver.

Fuzileiro do Amor

April 1956 •Portuguese

Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu

March 1977 •Portuguese

No Paraíso das Solteironas

June 1968 •Portuguese

Countryman J.K. gets annoyed and quits his job on a farm when his boss sends his pet cow to a slaughterhouse in town. In search of the animal, J.K. goes to the city and, there, is harassed by several single women.

O Gato de Madame

March 1957 •Portuguese

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.

O Grande Xerife

January 1972 •Portuguese

Inácio Pororoca is responsible for the local mail in an old west town. One day there comes bandit João Bigode, who kills the sheriff and puts Inácio on his place, just for fun. But Inácio takes his post seriously, and soon the bandits realize they've made a mistake.

O Jeca e a Freira

March 1968 •Portuguese

In the interior of Brazil, a farmer is responsible for the education of the daughter of one of his settlers. Years later, the girl returns from school with a nun and the farmer does everything to prevent her from know her parents.

O Vendedor de Linguiça

April 1962 •Portuguese

Story of a sausage salesman, a simple man struggling with family problems.

Portugal... Minha Saudade

April 1973 •Portuguese

Sabino, born Portuguese, has lived in Brazil since he was a child. He has a twin brother who lives in Lisbon and writes inviting him to go to Portugal.

Uma Pistola para Djeca

March 1969 •Portuguese

Gumercindo is a simple man who sees the daughter become pregnant of the son of its boss. Determined to demand that his grandson have a father, he joins neighbors to seek justice in his own way.

Zé do Periquito

May 1961 •Portuguese

Zenó (Mazzaropi) is a poor gardener of a traditional school in São Paulo who falls in love with one of the local girls, much richer and younger than him. Willing to conquer her, he decides to get rich, getting involved in the most varied and funny situations.

O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa

September 1980 •Portuguese

In the hunt for votes, two farmers do everything to be elected mayor in a interior town. The colonels, Liborio and Afonso have religious communities and use the spaces to influence the upcoming elections.

Dark Sea

October 2013 •Portuguese

A strange black spot approaches the coast, bringing death and destruction to a fishing village. In a desperate flight to escape the chaos, lonely Albino fights for the great love of his life at the risk of his own soul.