Vanessa Gerbelli

Acting

Vanessa Gerbelli

Born 1973-08-06 · São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil

Acting credits

Carandiru poster
7.6

When a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo – Carandiru, he meets the future victims of one of the darkest days in Brazilian history.

Carandiru

2003

Astral City 2: The Messengers poster
6.9

A group of messenger spirits led by Aniceto, including doctor André Luiz, are tasked with going to Earth to help rescue three proteges whose interconnected stories are about to fail.

Astral City 2: The Messengers

2024

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Mariana

Slightly Out of Tune poster
5.8

A group of friends come of age during the political turmoil that plagued Brazil in the 1960's and 70's. Together, these musicians form a band called "Os Desafinados" and become a part of the groundbreaking Brazilian musical movement called Bossa Nova

Slightly Out of Tune

2008

Amor Assombrado poster
9.0

A successful writer in a creative crisis lives with her characters and others who do not know what dimension they live in.

Amor Assombrado

2019

The Division poster
6.1

In the 90s, Rio de Janeiro was shaken by a wave of kidnappings. Security forces call controversial agents to help save the city from thugs and also from the police itself.

The Division

2020

Socorro, Virei uma Garota! poster
6.6

Júlio wanted to be the most popular person in school but ends up getting more than what he wished for.

Socorro, Virei uma Garota!

2019

The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga poster
7.7

Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland. During a difficult time, he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him. Born again, Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption. Years later, he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterland's ruler and his thugs. This new friendship will challenge his destiny. Inside Matraga, the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes.

The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga

2011

Perto do Sol é Mais Claro poster
7.5

A touching portrait of Regi, an 85-year-old engineer from Rio de Janeiro, as he deals with the recent loss of his wife. The narrative guides us through his solitary routine, showing the support of his children and his determination to move forward by writing a book and falling in love with a talented actress. The film celebrates life, resilience, and the power of love amid the complexities of aging.

Perto do Sol é Mais Claro

2026

As Mães de Chico Xavier poster
7.8

Three mothers see their reality become completely, they are: Ruth, whose teenage son, Raul, faces problems with drugs; Elisa, trying to make up for the absence of her husband giving full attention to the child, the little Theo, and Lara, teacher who faces the dilemma of an unplanned pregnancy. These three women, living in different times of their lives, seeking comfort next to Chico Xavier. And Karl reporter remains insisting on interviewing the medium, even without being prepared for it.

As Mães de Chico Xavier

2011

Rogai Por Nós poster
NR

Rogai Por Nós tells the story of Catholic saints, revered in Brazil, with the presentation of their works, miracles and edifying teachings.

Rogai Por Nós

2022

Born To Sing poster
NR

The TV film mixes documentary and drama to tell a story full of memories and great achievements from the forty-year career of the country music duo Chitãozinho & Xororó.

Born To Sing

2010

No Control poster
6.2

In the movie, Eduardo Moscovis is Danilo, a stage director obsessed with the injustice committed against XIX century farmer Manoel da Motta Coqueiro, case that initiated the process of extinction of death penalty in Brazil. Incited by a beautiful and mysterious woman, Danilo takes a fateful decision. He stages a play about the case with himself as Motta Coqueiro and psychiatric patients playing all the other parts. When the borders between reality and fantasy start to blend, Danilo relives the historical facts in first person, all the time conscious of the tragic doom of his character. Full with uncommon characters and surprising turns, the movie approaches the issue of death penalty in a refreshing new perspective.

No Control

2007

Paixão e Acaso poster
5.0

The psychoanalyst Inês intends not to be lovingly involved with anyone else. However, she ends up falling in love with two men at the same time, unaware that they are father and son.

Paixão e Acaso

2012