Ruy Castro

The life of Brazilian soccer player, Garrincha, considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, with his uniquely original style. He had arched legs, a passion for women and booze. Also had a much talked extramarital affair with singer Elza Soares and died in relative decadence. The movie focuses on his zenith, from 1953 until the World Championship and the Rio Regional Championship, in 1962.

This documentary commemorates the centenary in 2026 of celebrated Brazilian writer and journalist Carlos Heitor Cony. Guided by his widow, Beatriz Lajta, after 40 years together, the film reveals the man behind the public figure. Featuring previously unseen home footage of their travels, friends, and shared passions—including piano, painting, and books—as well as readings narrated by Pedro Bial and interviews with Cony’s daughter and granddaughter, the documentary offers a mature, female perspective on a fascinating life, capturing his profound humanity and capacity for affection.

Brava Gente was a television series aired by TV Globo in Brazil between 2000 and 2003, initially as a special year-end. The program was adapted from stories and national stories, and plays by famous playwrights, screenwriters and signed by a number represented by several actors and actresses. The genres of the stories varied each week with the style of each director or author. Brava Gente in the stories ranged from comedies and dramas. In all 53 episodes were shown, broadcast on Tuesday nights.