Lola Brah

Acting

Lola Brah

Born July 7, 1920 · Viatka, URRS

Died July 14, 1981 · aged 61

Lola Brah (Russia, Kirov July 1, 1920 — São Paulo, July 14, 1981) was a film and TV actress. Born in Russia as Eleonora Beinarowicz, she came to Brazil with her family in 1933 and became a Brazilian citizen in 1948. Beautiful and sophisticated, she played the "femme fatale" type, standing out in important films during her career such as "Bahia de Todos os Santos", "O Bandido da Luz Vermelha", "Pa…

Known For

A MarchaA Marcha · 1972
A Marcha
9.51972
MovieDramaHistory
A large protest march of escaped slaves is an episode in the history of Chico Bondade and Boaventura, who had already become legendary for their difficult and daring missions.
Independence or Death!Independence or Death! · 1972
Independence or Death!
7.01972
MovieDramaHistory
The story of how D. Pedro I proclaimed the Brazilian independence on September 7th, 1822, and rose from prince of Portugal to first emperor of Brazil.
Paixão na PraiaPaixão na Praia · 1971
Paixão na Praia
6.51971
MovieDrama
The Red Light BanditThe Red Light Bandit · 1968
The Red Light Bandit
7.71968
MovieThrillerCrime
Born and raised in the misery of Brazilian slums, Jorge becomes a luxury house burglar in São Paulo and gets nicknamed "The Red Light Bandit" by the sensationalist press. In addition to wearing a red flashlight, he talks to his hostages in an irreverent tone and makes bold breakthroughs to later spend the money extravagantly. His world is the decadent neighbourhood of Boca do Lixo.
Bachianas Brasileiras: Meu Nome é Villa-LobosBachianas Brasileiras: Meu Nome é Villa-Lobos · 1979
Bachianas Brasileiras: Meu Nome é Villa-Lobos
1979
MovieDramaHistory
German-Brazilian production on the life of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Embalos Alucinantes: A Troca de CasaisEmbalos Alucinantes: A Troca de Casais · 1979
Embalos Alucinantes: A Troca de Casais
4.21979
MovieComedy
Sexual adventures of a prostitute's son and a bordello owner, who like to swap women.
The Ripper of WomenThe Ripper of Women · 1978
The Ripper of Women
9.01978
MovieCrimeHorror
Suspected of murdering his girlfriend, man is judged by public opinion and gets implicated in a serial killing case.
Bahia of All SaintsBahia of All Saints · 1961
Bahia of All Saints
4.31961
MovieDrama
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, during the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas. Outlaw Tonio is involved in a conflict between strikers and the police. His mistress tries to keep him from his companions, but he steals her belongings to help the persecuted. Dissatisfied, she denounces him, compromising him politically.

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Reformatory of the DepravedReformatory of the Depraved · 1978
Reformatory of the Depraved
4.81978
MovieDrama
The German Frau Gelli runs a school aimed at girls from wealthy families who presented problems of social behavior and challenge the established principles. In order to educate the young, Frau Gelli imposes an iron discipline, in which is assisted by two betels, Kranz and Hanz, individuals of abrupt manners that are dedicated to punish the girls. The director cares little for the cultural education given by teachers Renina and Raul, morally weak to challenge the brutality to which the girls are subjected. They use the servant Girico to get them men on the street. The punishments against the young women reach unbearable levels and many try to flee without success until Solange, the most revolted of the students, after being very punished, plans and kills Frau Gelli and the two bears. The police are called and she is arrested. His colleagues are finally released and the school is closed.

Frau Gelli

O SexualistaO Sexualista · 1977
O Sexualista
9.01977
Movie
Fábio, a mediocre and broke writer, is evicted for unpaid rent and even ends up in jail after a police raid on a brothel. His life changes when he unexpectedly inherits the fortune of his wealthy uncle Casemiro — only for the old man to recover soon after. Suddenly wealthy, Fábio dives into high-society parties while trying to finish a “dictionary of sex” and turn his new lifestyle into personal and sexual success. He reconnects with his former lover Gina, who introduces him to Candy, a glamorous nightclub performer who becomes central to his fantasies and ambitions. As scandals unfold and secrets come to light — including Candy’s identity as a travesti — Fábio becomes trapped between desire, money, social appearances and his own insecurities, forcing him to confront what he really wants from life.