Première Brasil

Published in 12/14/2021

The Return of Festival do Rio

As Rio de Janeiro emerges from the global pandemic, 9 December 2021, saw the return of its premiere annual film event with the opening of the 23rd Festival do Rio, Rio International Film Festival with the Brazilian premiere of Pedro Almodóvar’s Parallel Mothers. Festival do Rio returns this year with the full support of the Mayor and city of Rio de Janeiro, as well as live audiences.

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Première Brasil

Published in 12/09/2021

Première Brasil and Brazilian films screening in 2021

Première Brasil, one of the most anticipated and popular sections of Festival do Rio, and the main competitive section of the festival, screens 71 features and shorts by new and established Brazilian directors during the 23rd festival, films that offer the most varied themes and stories from every region and corner of this vast country.

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