11. Carandiru
Year of Release: 2004
Overall Rating: 2.8 out of 4 stars
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Drama/Crime
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Hector Babenco
Actors: Ailton Graça, Aida Leiner, Rodrigo Santoro, Maria Luisa Mendonça, Gero Camilo, Lázaro Ramos
Plot: Brazilian MD Drauzio Varella starts AIDS prevention in Brazil's largest prison, Carandiru, in Sao Paulo, where the population is nearly double its 4000 maximum. Doc learns from experience, and through stories, the tragic history behind the crimes which landed the prisoners there. Just when he believes to leave the prisoners happy with a soccer tournament, a silly clothing line argument kick-starts a politically opportune revolt.
12. Way He Looks, The ( Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho )
Year of Release: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Drama/Romance
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Daniel Ribeiro
Actors: Ghilherme Lobo, Fabio Audi, Tess Amorim, Selma Egrei, Eucir de Souza, Isabela Guasco
Plot: Gabriel struggles with his feelings as he slowly comes to realize that he wants more than friendship from his new pal, Leonardo.
13. Mysteries of Lisbon ( Mistérios de Lisboa )
Year of Release: 2010
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Drama/Mystery
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Raoul Ruiz
Actors: Léa Seydoux, Melvil Poupaud, Clotilde Hesme, Catarina Wallenstein, Maria João Bastos, Malik Zidi
Plot: A young orphan, a wealthy business man and a jealous countess embark on a journey of discovery that takes them across France, Italy, Portugal and Brazil where they interact with many intriguing people.
14. Middle of the World, The ( Caminho das Nuvens, O )
Year of Release: 2004
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Vicente Amorim
Actors: Cláudia Abreu, Wagner Moura, Ravi Ramos Lacerda, Cícero Wesley A. Ferreira, Claudio Jaborandy, Sidney Magal
15. Pixote ( Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco )
Year of Release: 1981
Overall Rating: 2.8 out of 4 stars
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Crime/Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Hector Babenco
Actors: Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura, Edilson Lino, Zenildo Oliveira Santos, Claudio Bernardo
16. Year My Parents Went on Vacation, The ( Ano em Que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias, O )
Year of Release: 2008
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Cao Hamburger
Actors: Michel Joelsas, Germano Haiut, Paulo Autran, Simone Spoladore, Eduardo Moreira, Caio Blat
17. Lower City ( Cidade Baixa )
Year of Release: 2006
Overall Rating: 2.8 out of 4 stars
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Sérgio Machado
Actors: Lázaro Ramos, Wagner Moura, Alice Braga, José Dumont, Guiga Scott, Fernando Fulco
18. House of Sand ( Casa de Areia )
Year of Release: 2006
Overall Rating: 3.2 out of 4 stars
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Andrucha Waddington
Actors: Fernanda Montenegro, Fernanda Torres, Ruy Guerra, Seu Jorge, Stênio Garcia, Luiz Melodia
19. I'm Still Here ( Ainda Estou Aqui )
Year of Release: 2024
Overall Rating: 3.2 out of 4 stars
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Biography/Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Walter Salles
Actors: Fernanda Torres, Fernanda Montenegro, Otavio Linhares, Selton Mello, Camila Márdila, Maeve Jinkings
20. Behind the Sun ( Abril Despedacado )
Year of Release: 2001
Overall Rating: 2.8 out of 4 stars
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Walter Salles
Actors: José Dumont, Rodrigo Santoro, Rita Assemany, Ravi Ramos Lacerda, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Flavia Marco Antonio
