Acting

Lélia Abramo

Born February 8, 1911 · São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Died April 9, 2004 · aged 93

Lélia Abramo Scarmangan (São Paulo, February 8, 1911 – São Paulo, April 9, 2004) was a Brazilian actress, theater producer and political activist. She was part of the political groups Frente Única Antifascista and Opição de Esquerda, in addition to being one of the founders of the Workers' Party (PT) and president of the Union of Artists and Technicians, being one of the big names in the fight aga…

Known For

Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story

Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story · 1992

Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story

MovieRomanceFantasy

In the darkness of a rural night, a gypsy clan gathers to mourn their beloved patriarch's in a ritual celebrated through music and dance.

Twisted Fate

Twisted Fate · 1979

At the height of the military dictatorship, an abandoned mansion in the center of São Paulo is occupied by militants, hippies, maniacs, homosexuals, punks, artists and poets, as well as immigrants from different parts of the world.

O Quarto

O Quarto · 1968

A middle-aged man copes with the loss of his job and his impending blindness.

Janete

A young girl runaway from home to join the circus.

Nossos Bravos

Nossos Bravos · 1987

MovieDocumentaryDrama

Docudrama on labor mobilizations in the beginning of the 20th century in Brazil, led by union organizations with anarcho-socialist influence. Using fictional resources and historical archives, the film reconstructs an important part of the memory of Brazilian unionism and its biggest strikes, establishing a dialogue between different working generations.

Cidade Ameaçada

Cidade Ameaçada · 1960

Cidade Ameaçada

MovieCrimeDrama

Based on true events, the film tells the story of Brazilian outlaw Promessinha, one of the most famous and feared criminals of his time, depicting his crimes and cruelty, until his death confronting the police.

They Don't Wear Black Tie

They Don't Wear Black Tie · 1981

They Don't Wear Black Tie

Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.

The Obsessed of Catulé

The Obsessed of Catulé · 1965

The Obsessed of Catulé

In the Brazilian countryside, poor sharecroppers join a messianic group led by Joaquim, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Gaining power over the peasants, he begins to persecute those who do not pay absolute obeisance.

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Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story

Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story · 1992

Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story

MovieRomanceFantasy

In the darkness of a rural night, a gypsy clan gathers to mourn their beloved patriarch's in a ritual celebrated through music and dance.

Twisted Fate

Twisted Fate · 1979

At the height of the military dictatorship, an abandoned mansion in the center of São Paulo is occupied by militants, hippies, maniacs, homosexuals, punks, artists and poets, as well as immigrants from different parts of the world.

O Quarto

O Quarto · 1968

A middle-aged man copes with the loss of his job and his impending blindness.

Janete

A young girl runaway from home to join the circus.

Nossos Bravos

Nossos Bravos · 1987

MovieDocumentaryDrama

Docudrama on labor mobilizations in the beginning of the 20th century in Brazil, led by union organizations with anarcho-socialist influence. Using fictional resources and historical archives, the film reconstructs an important part of the memory of Brazilian unionism and its biggest strikes, establishing a dialogue between different working generations.

Cidade Ameaçada

Cidade Ameaçada · 1960

Cidade Ameaçada

MovieCrimeDrama

Based on true events, the film tells the story of Brazilian outlaw Promessinha, one of the most famous and feared criminals of his time, depicting his crimes and cruelty, until his death confronting the police.

They Don't Wear Black Tie

They Don't Wear Black Tie · 1981

They Don't Wear Black Tie

Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.

Malvina

The Obsessed of Catulé

The Obsessed of Catulé · 1965

The Obsessed of Catulé

In the Brazilian countryside, poor sharecroppers join a messianic group led by Joaquim, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Gaining power over the peasants, he begins to persecute those who do not pay absolute obeisance.

Dolor

O Anjo Assassino

O Anjo Assassino · 1967

O Anjo Assassino

MovieDramaCrime

Intrigues and mystery involve the murder of Vitor, a member of an important family, just when he was trying to save his economic empire from bankruptcy. In court, a beautiful woman becomes the center of the entire plot.

Cleo e Daniel

Cleo e Daniel · 1970

A young and sensitive couple's impossible love affair.

Daniel's Mother

Albert, the Rockefeller

Albert, the Rockefeller · 1970

Albert, the Rockefeller

Adaptation of the successful Brazilian TV series "Beto Rockefeller". Albert is a cunning poor man who pretends to be rich, using his congeniality and lack of morals to mix among rich people.

Dona Gorda

Mulher Diaba

Mulher Diaba · 1981

Joanna Francesa

Joanna Francesa · 1973

Joanna Francesa

Joana is a sophisticated, beautiful woman, so she has a choice of lovers, and destinies. She will let down Pierre, the French consul at São Paulo, and with him the frivolity of tea-parties and comfort. Her wild inner-soul will develop into the wild forest surroundings of a landlord's farmhouse. To the extent she will defend her land like a 19th century owner - of lands and men alike.

Olímpia

Case of the Naves Brothers

Case of the Naves Brothers · 1967

Case of the Naves Brothers

MovieDramaHistory

After their relative and associate runs way, the Naves brothers inform the police of the incident, who end up arresting them under the accusation of murdering the missing person. The brothers are tortured in order to confess a crime they did not commit while their wives are raped.

Ana (mother)

O Comprador de Fazendas

O Comprador de Fazendas · 1975

O Comprador de Fazendas

Two conmen (one trying to pretend his lousy farm is a great one to sell, other pretending to buy one without actual money) try to con each other.

Pão-Pão, Beijo-Beijo

Pão-Pão, Beijo-Beijo · 1983

Pão-Pão, Beijo-Beijo

SeriesSoapDrama

To defend the humble Soró Sereno in a traffic accident, the mysterious Ciro Cerqueira, a bus driver, ends up getting involved with the traditional italian family of Mamma Vittoria Cantarelli, owner of a chain of canteens in which he starts to work as an executive, and is torn between the love of the matriarch's granddaughters, the responsible Luísa and the seductive Bruna, a woman who spares no effort to get what she wants.

Mama Vitória

Pai Herói

Pai Herói · 1979

SeriesSoapDrama

After his grandfather's death, André Cajarana goes to Rio de Janeiro to understand the death of his father—whom he had always believed to be a hero—and to try to prove his innocence.

Januária Brandão

Dez Vidas

Dez Vidas · 1969

SeriesSoapDrama

Catarina

Uma Rosa com Amor

Uma Rosa com Amor · 1972

Uma Rosa com Amor

SeriesSoapDrama

Serafina is a romantic young woman who dreams of experiencing great love. Claude is a wealthy businessman who is in the country illegally. The two make a deal that will transform their lives.

Amália Petrone

A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão

A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão · 1990

A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão

SeriesSoapDrama

Dona Lúcia Piagentini

Avenida Paulista

Avenida Paulista · 1982

Avenida Paulista

SeriesCrimeDrama

The miniseries portrays the greed for money, power and prestige through the rise and fall of Alex Torres, a consequence of the schemes of the unscrupulous banker Frederico Scorza.

Isabel Alves (Bebel)

Os Ossos do Barão

Os Ossos do Barão · 1973

Os Ossos do Barão

SeriesSoapDrama

Bianca

O Terceiro Pecado

O Terceiro Pecado · 1968

O Terceiro Pecado

Calúnia

Calúnia · 1966

SeriesSoapDrama

Tia Sara

O Tempo e o Vento

O Tempo e o Vento · 1985

O Tempo e o Vento

It tells the story of the Camabará family for many generations, which were fundamental to the social and political formation of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The stories are remembered by Dona Bibiana, who remembers the life of her grandmother Ana, her husband, the Captain Rodrigo, his son Bolivar and his daughter-in-law Luzia.

Bibiana Terra Cambará