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Cícero Filho
Cícero Filho is a Brazilian filmmaker, born in the Maranhense city of Poção de Pedras but based in Teresina. Son of the owner of a community television station in Poção de Pedras, as a child he used his father's equipment to rehearse his first productions.
Known For
Sentimento Verdadeiro · 2001Sentimento Verdadeiro
2001
MovieDrama
The drama tells the story of Cristina, a poor girl who longs for better days, but in life Cristina carries a pain, the death of her mother during her birth and the abandonment of her father a few days after her birth.
Passarinho Lá de Nova Iorque · 2014Passarinho Lá de Nova Iorque
2014
MovieDocumentary
Babaçu LoveBabaçu Love
MovieComedy
On an odyssey along the dusty roads of the Brazilian states of Piauí and Maranhão, the forró band Babaçu Love, managed by Tetéu (Lailtinho), faces the challenges of performing on makeshift stages in small towns across Northeastern Brazil. With the slogan, "The passion that burns in your heart," the story follows Diloura (Amanda Odillon), her mother Paraibana (Gisele Vasconcelos), and the kind-hearted Araújo (Alisson Emanoel). Diloura is seduced by the promises of her unscrupulous boyfriend, Ransquelson Ruschel (Whindersson Nunes), who convinces her to leave Babaçu Love and join the band Quiabo com Maxixe, managed by the swindler Capa Rato (Mano Silva). Meanwhile, Paraibana leads the struggle of the babaçu coconut breakers for fair labor rights, equality, and environmental preservation.
Ai que Vida! · 2008Ai que Vida!
★ 7.72008
MovieComedyRomance
In the fictional Poço Fundo, politics and affection mingle in saga against corruption. Cleonice decides to run for mayor while her son, Valdir, pays his respects to a philanthropic institution and ends up falling in love with a girl.
Entre o Amor e a Razão · 2007Entre o Amor e a Razão
★ 5.02007
MovieDrama
In a small city in northeastern Brazil, a poor family goes though many hardships and pains while seeking a better life.
Eli Sibita, sua arte sua VIDA · 2021Eli Sibita, sua arte sua VIDA
2021
MovieDramaDocumentary
Actress and folklorist Zulmira Bezerra, popularly known as Sibita, still keeps her art alive by passing on her knowledge to new generations and offering us great performances. The actress became nationally known for playing Dona Raimunda in the hit comedy OH, WHAT A LIFE!, and the charismatic Vó Iaiá in the drama APRIL FLOWER, both feature films by filmmaker Cícero Filho.
O Milagre do Amor · 2003O Milagre do Amor
2003
MovieDrama
The Miracle of Love tells the dramatic story of Sarah and Pedro, two children who suffer from the death of their father and the constant aggression of their mother Madalena. Madalena lives immersed in a psychological crisis, due to the sudden loss of her husband in a terrible accident on Christmas Eve. In one of these crises, the mother attacks the children and ends up losing custody of them. Sarah and Pedro are taken to Pedrinhas Orphanage.
Onde Moram os Cavalos Marinhos · 2017Onde Moram os Cavalos Marinhos
2017
MovieDrama
A trip to the coast of Piauí brings together four young people who seek to resolve their inner conflicts as they embark on a journey of self-discovery. Benício sets out to find his unknown father, Arthur, a visually impaired person who wishes to see the sea, Laís, who sets out in search of a passion, and Verônica, who dreams of participating in a music festival. Together, the group faces several unforeseen situations.


