From São Paulo to Rio: 4 Must-See Brazilian Films By Female Directors

Is the wall to wall Olympics coverage of Rio not enough to quench your need for all things Brazil? Are you in the mood for exciting film fare in Portuguese? The Museum of the Moving Image has you covered. The return of its O Brasil: Contemporary Brazilian Cinema program looks better than ever with an all-female lineup that’s chock full of festival favorites (including a Tribeca title we loved back in the Spring) and audience favorites you should be sure to check out.

The four films featured, which will play Friday evenings in Astoria, present a thriving film industry tackling social issues both old and new in stories that key into the bustling world of Brazil. Whether you want to check out a former MTV VJ’s directorial debut, or see what pop-rock star Thiago Pethit can do in a modern drama, “O Brasil” is sure to deliver. Bonus: anytime you visit the Museum of the Moving Image for a screening you can also check out its exhibitions which currently include “Arcade Classics: Video Games from the Collection” where you can let your inner geek kid run wild. It’s a win-win!

“O Brasil: Contemporary Brazilian Cinema” runs at the Museum of the Moving Image from August 19 – September 9, 2016.