As part of BRAZIL ON FILM at BFI Southbank, the season will include a special event. The event is An Introduction to Brazil on Film. It is scheduled for 12 May. Curators Renata de Almeida and Adriana Rouanet will be joined by guests. They will present a richly illustrated overview of the programme. This overview highlights key titles and hidden gems. It also explores major movements, landmark filmmakers and the current state of Brazilian cinema. The talk will be followed by a screening of FOREIGN LAND (Terra Estrangeira, Walter Salles & Daniela Thomas, 1995). After the screening, there will be a Q&A with co‑director Daniela Thomas. Further events will be announced throughout the season.
Family screenings: Brazilian animation and live-action for all ages
Across the season, family screenings will showcase a curated selection of animated and live‑action features. Highlights include Alê Abreu’s Oscar®‑nominated animated film BOY AND THE WORLD (O Menino e o Mundo, 2013). Another highlight is Fernando Fraiha’s 2024 adventure CHUCK BILLY AND THE MAGNIFICENT GUAVA TREE. Additionally, there is PILAR’S DIARY IN THE AMAZON (Eduardo Vaisman & Rodrigo Van Der Put, 2025). This is alongside the animated feature ARCA DE NOÉ (Sérgio Machado & Alois Di Leon, 2024). These titles invite younger audiences across the UK. Families can explore Brazil’s rich visual storytelling, music, and mythology on the big screen.
SCREENINGS IN MAY
BFI Player: Brazilian cinema online across the UK
The season will be complemented by a substantial curated online collection on BFI Player. This collection gives audiences across the UK the chance to explore Brazilian cinema from home. The selection includes contemporary and classic titles. Examples are MEDUSA (Anita Rocha da Silveira, 2021) and HARD PAINT (Marcio Reolon & Filipe Matzembacher, 2018). Others include MACUNAÍMA (Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, 1969) and BLACK GOD, WHITE DEVIL (Glauber Rocha, 1964). Cult horror THIS NIGHT I’LL POSSESS YOUR CORPSE (José Mojica Marins, 1967) is also featured. More films will be announced closer to the launch.
SCREENINGS IN JUNE
Dates, tickets and access
BRAZIL ON FILM runs at BFI Southbank from 1 May to 30 June. Tickets for screenings and events in May go on sale to BFI Patrons on 7 April. They are available to BFI Members on 8 April. Sales open to the general public on 10 April. The parallel programme on BFI Player will be available UK‑wide. It offers an essential guide to Brazilian cinema. This guide is suitable for students, cinephiles, and new audiences alike.
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