Fábio Barreto

Directing

Fábio Barreto

Born 1957-06-06 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Fábio Villela Barreto Borges (Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 1957 – Rio de Janeiro, November 20, 2019) was a Brazilian filmmaker, actor, producer and screenwriter.

Acting credits

Bela Donna poster
5.0

American couple move to the State of Ceará, Brazil, in the 1930s. The husband is looking for oil. His beautiful wife, Donna, soon falls in love with a rude but charming fisherman. The forbidden romance may destroy her marriage and upset the morals of the small village where they live.

Bela Donna

1998

Candango: Memoirs from a Festival poster
5.0

In 1965, a year after the military coup in Brazil, an oasis of freedom opened in the country's capital. The Brasília Film Festival: a landmark of cultural and political resistance. Its story is that of Brazilian cinema itself.

Candango: Memoirs from a Festival

2020

Memories of Prison poster
6.8

In the 1930s, novelist and politician Graciliano Ramos is accused of being a communist sympathizer. He is then arrested and sent to the Ilha Grande prison, where he experiences the disturbing treatment reserved for common prisoners.

Memories of Prison

1984

The Quartet poster
6.3

The story of two immigrant couples: Teresa and Angelo; Pierina and Massimo. While fighting for survival in the new world, the unexpected love of Massimo and Teresa appears. They react against family and cultural traditions and leave to a new destiny, leaving their partners. Quatrilho is the name of a card game in wich the player have to betray his partner in order to become the champion.

The Quartet

1995

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória poster
5.6

1943, World War II. The northeastern coast of Brazil is an strategic region for the Allies. Giancarlo, an Italian immigrant married to a Brazilian woman, lives nearby the Parnamirin Field, the largest military base built by the USA outside of their territory. In this new base, Brazilian recruits who speak English suddenly find themselves reaching privileged positions.

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória

1998

After Eight... Forever poster
4.0

Tereza tries to leave her past and forge her own destiny and happiness by going through several affairs.

After Eight... Forever

1987

Noel: The Samba Poet poster
7.1

The biopic of Noel Rosa, one of Brazil's best poets and composers.

Noel: The Samba Poet

2007

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Oswaldo Cruz, o Médico do Brasil

2003

Behind the camera

Bela Donna poster
5.0

American couple move to the State of Ceará, Brazil, in the 1930s. The husband is looking for oil. His beautiful wife, Donna, soon falls in love with a rude but charming fisherman. The forbidden romance may destroy her marriage and upset the morals of the small village where they live.

Bela Donna

1998

Luzia Homem poster
4.8

After witnessing the assassination of her parents, Luzia is raised by a cowboy and starts behaving like the men of Brazilian "Sertão". As a grown-up, she sets out to find her parent's murderer, but ends up discovering love.

Luzia Homem

1988

Luzia Homem poster
4.8

After witnessing the assassination of her parents, Luzia is raised by a cowboy and starts behaving like the men of Brazilian "Sertão". As a grown-up, she sets out to find her parent's murderer, but ends up discovering love.

Luzia Homem

1988

Lula, the Son of Brazil poster
5.4

The true story of a working class boy who moves to the nation's financial capital at a young age and becomes one the most influential politicians in Brazilian history.

Lula, the Son of Brazil

2010

Carnal Utopia poster
5.4

A young student (Mel Lisboa), a literature professor (Felipe Camargo) and a wounded warrior who is always with his face covered (Sergio Marone) are three militants, who are confined in an apartment in Belo Horizonte. There they confront their emotional and political options, involving loyalty, betrayal and desire.

Carnal Utopia

2006

Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio

2007

The King of Rio poster
5.5

Two friends get rich running an illegal gambling business. But soon they start to compete, and become rivals.

The King of Rio

1985

The King of Rio poster
5.5

Two friends get rich running an illegal gambling business. But soon they start to compete, and become rivals.

The King of Rio

1985

The Kiss poster
7.2

When a pedestrian is hit by a bus, the simple clerk Arandir runs and kisses the moribund in a gesture of sympathy and unconditional pure love. Opportunist photographer Amado Pinheiro witnesses the scene and sees the opportunity to sell newspaper and, together with the despicable and abusive chief of police Cunha, accuses Arandir of homosexuality.

The Kiss

1981

The Quartet poster
6.3

The story of two immigrant couples: Teresa and Angelo; Pierina and Massimo. While fighting for survival in the new world, the unexpected love of Massimo and Teresa appears. They react against family and cultural traditions and leave to a new destiny, leaving their partners. Quatrilho is the name of a card game in wich the player have to betray his partner in order to become the champion.

The Quartet

1995

Garota Dourada poster
4.6

In a beautiful coastal retreat, a seductive young woman ignites a rivalry between two surfers vying for her affection. One of them is trying to move on from a past love, but when she unexpectedly reappears, he finds himself torn.

Garota Dourada

1984

Índia, a Filha do Sol poster
5.0

A military man picks up a Native Brazilian woman and heads to a gold panning site where he has undisclosed business to attend to.

Índia, a Filha do Sol

1982

Índia, a Filha do Sol poster
5.0

A military man picks up a Native Brazilian woman and heads to a gold panning site where he has undisclosed business to attend to.

Índia, a Filha do Sol

1982

A Paixão de Jacobina poster
4.2

In the mid-1870s, Jacobina, daughter of German immigrants, became leader of a sect that believed in healing the body by cleansing the soul. After having a divine vision and speaking to Jesus, she changes her appearance and manners, disturbing the conservative population of the place. After the death of opponents of her sect, local authorities decide to take action against her and her followers.

A Paixão de Jacobina

2002

Mané Garrincha poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Mané Garrincha

1978

No artwork available
NR

One of Brazil's most popular contemporary dance ensembles, Grupo Corpo combines Afro-Brazilian movements with ballet and modern dance to create an innovative and visually dynamic stage performance unlike any other. Documentarian Jürgen Wilcke gives viewers a glimpse into the inner workings of this world-renowned troupe as the 19 dancers prepare to wow audiences around the globe with their energetic presentations of grace and passion.

Grupo Corpo: Dance Theatre from Brazil

2007

No artwork available
5.5

The love story of a couple, from youth to old age.

A História de José e Maria

1977