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Flavio Alves

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Flavio Alves

Born November 30, 1969 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (age 56)

Flavio Pimenta Alves is a writer, screenwriter, and film director resident in America since 1998. His movies consistently feature elderly characters as protagonists. Alves was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and served the Brazilian navy for several years before coming to America in 1997. He was granted political asylum in the United States in 1998 based on political opinion and sexual orientation …

Known For

Art MachineArt Machine · 2012
Art Machine
★ 4.52012
Movie
A teenaged prodigy painter preparing for his widely anticipated coming‐of‐age exhibition falters under pressure and slips off his medication. In his mania, he recruits a band of Bushwick rebel artists to take part in his progressively subversive show—one that will leave mouths agape.
The Secret FriendThe Secret Friend · 2010
The Secret Friend
★ 7.02010
Movie
A reclusive, elderly widow, Anna Marshall, lives in quiet desperation until she begins receiving daily calls from a silent stranger. An odd and mysterious friendship evolves between the two, as Anna begins to share her life experiences with startling honesty...
The Garden Left BehindThe Garden Left Behind · 2020
The Garden Left Behind
★ 5.32020
MovieDrama
Traces the relationship between Tina, a young Mexican trans woman, and Eliana, her grandmother, as they navigate Tina's transition and struggle to build a life for themselves as undocumented immigrants in New York City.
Tom in AmericaTom in America · 2014
Tom in America
★ 5.12014
MovieDramaFantasy
For 50 years, Michael and Betty have been united by one guiding principle: no secrets. But when a provocative Tom of Finland doll triggers Michael's long-buried desires, Betty discovers that secrets have been part of their life all along.
To Busk or Not to BuskTo Busk or Not to Busk · 2026
To Busk or Not to Busk
2026
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Two contrasting buskers present the value of their profession along with the sacrifices they made to pursue what they do, as seen both through the eyes of the public and their own.
Only Solomon LeeOnly Solomon Lee · 2013
Only Solomon Lee
2013
MovieDrama
Outskirts of a big city, an alienated loner nurtures himself with the lives that he finds in stolen laptops. In his own delusional obsession he's looking for a miracle: get along with someone, run way, and love.
Even in My DreamsEven in My Dreams · 2008
Even in My Dreams
★ 1.02008
MovieComedy
A macho sex doll triggers the belated discovery of an older man's hidden inner self.

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