Acting
Clementino Kelé
Born May 6, 1928 · Salvador, Bahia, Brazil (age 98)
Clementino Kelé, stage name of Clementino Luiz de Jesus (Salvador, April 8, 1928), is a Brazilian actor. He was married to the actress Chica Xavier.
Known For
Love Spell · 2021Love Spell
★ 5.92021
MovieComedy
Lucas and Bebel decide to get married and have no idea that religion will be a reason for discord in families. While the bride's father wants to strengthen Jewish traditions, Luke's mother wants her son to take Umbanda traditions to his future family.
Black Goddess · 1978Black Goddess
★ 10.01978
MovieDramaRomance
A Deusa Negra is a love story that spans two centuries. In 18th century Yorubaland, Prince Oluyole is taken prisoner in the course of internecine warfare fanned by overseas slave traders. He is sold into slavery in Brazil. In present day Nigeria, at his father's deathbed, the young Babatunde promises to go to Brazil and search for traces of their once-enslaved ancestors. Beginning with a Candomblé ritual, his journey takes him ever deeper into this culture and, in a dream-like sequence, affords him a deeper understanding of his ancestors' suffering and powers of resistance. Balogun effortlessly links present with past, real with magical worlds and discourse with trance. The hypnotic atmosphere is also heightened by the music of the Nigerian drummer Remi Kabaka, which plays with repetitive patterns and distortions.
A Cut Above · 2022A Cut Above
★ 6.62022
MovieComedyRomance
With his mom's salon on the brink of bankruptcy, a dedicated son rolls up his sleeves to help and discovers himself as the coolest barber on the block.
The Xango from Baker Street · 2001The Xango from Baker Street
★ 6.42001
MovieMysteryComedy
Rio de Janeiro, 1886. A precious Stradivarius violin presented to Emperor Dom Pedro II is stolen. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to solve the case.
Crime de Amor · 1965Crime de Amor
1965
MovieCrime
Nurse Cacilda meets factory worker Altino and they begin a romance, but upon discovering she is being deceived, Cacilda plots to kidnap and kill Sonia, his six-year-old daughter. Based on a true story.
On Borrowed Time · 1968On Borrowed Time
★ 6.81968
MovieDramaCrime
During the Brazilian military government, journalist Estêvão is sent from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia to cover the important statement of a minister, but takes the opportunity to deliver incriminating documents to another one.
O Rei Pelé · 1962O Rei Pelé
★ 7.01962
MovieDramaDocumentary
The story of Pelé, from his birth to his rise as one of the most prominent players in both Brazilian and worldwide soccer.
Xica · 1976Xica
★ 7.01976
MovieHistoryDrama
The romanced story of Xica da Silva, a slave that used her "feminine atributes" in order to get power.































