7 Movies Starring Daniel de Oliveira

Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop

Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2004-06-11

Languages:

Portuguese, English

Countries:

Brazil

Runtime:

98 min

IMDB Ratings:

(1811 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Lècia Araèjo (book)

Fernando Bonassi

Victor Navas

Fullplot:

The "daddy's boy" Cazuza is a dysfunctional, drug and booze addicted, homosexual that disrespects basic social rules and terrible and irresponsible son and man. He loves his freedom, his friend and singing with his garage band, Barèo Vermelho. His career is built by chance because he needs to work and his father and president of phonographic industry Som Livre gives a job opportunity in his company as a simple employee. His talent is found by his direct chief Zeca, who convinces Cazuza's father to release his album. In the top of his career, he leaves the Barèo Vermelho and finds that he has Aids.

Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop

Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2004-06-11

Languages:

Portuguese, English

Countries:

Brazil

Runtime:

98 min

IMDB Ratings:

(1831 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Lècia Araèjo (book)

Fernando Bonassi

Victor Navas

Fullplot:

The "daddy's boy" Cazuza is a dysfunctional, drug and booze addicted, homosexual that disrespects basic social rules and terrible and irresponsible son and man. He loves his freedom, his friend and singing with his garage band, Barèo Vermelho. His career is built by chance because he needs to work and his father and president of phonographic industry Som Livre gives a job opportunity in his company as a simple employee. His talent is found by his direct chief Zeca, who convinces Cazuza's father to release his album. In the top of his career, he leaves the Barèo Vermelho and finds that he has Aids.

Batismo de Sangue

Batismo de Sangue

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-11-17

Languages:

Portuguese

Countries:

Brazil

Runtime:

110 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (393 Reviews)

Director:

Helvecio Ratton

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Dani Patarra

Helvecio Ratton

Fullplot:

During the period of 1964 to 1985, Brazil lived a military dictatorship. In the 60s, the Dominican friars Tito, Betto, Fernando and Ivo help leftist organizations. However, they are arrested and tortured by the despicable Chief of DOPS Fleury, who is trying to arrest the leader Carlos Marighella. Tito and Fernando do not resist the violent torture and betray Marighella, who is ambushed and executed by Fleury. In 1973, in France, the exiled friar Tito is unable to overcome his trauma and depression and commits suicide in the Convent of La Tourette.

Zuzu Angel

Zuzu Angel

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-08-04

Languages:

Portuguese, English

Countries:

Brazil

Runtime:

108 min

IMDB Ratings:

(682 Reviews)

Director:

Sergio Rezende

Fullplot:

Based on the true story of Zuzu Angel, a famous Brazilian fashion designer in the 70's, who searches for her son Stuart, a member of a leftist university group who suddenly disappears during the darkest era of Brazilian military regime and media censorship.

Boca

Boca

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-10-02

Languages:

Portuguese

Countries:

Brazil

Runtime:

100 min

IMDB Ratings:

5.6 (517 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Flavio Frederico

Mariana Pamplona

Fullplot:

Adapted from his autobiography, the film recounts the story of Hiroito, The King of Boca do Lixo (a region in downtown Sèo Paulo of the fifties where various nightclubs, strip joints, prostitution, bars, and drugs can be found). Hiroito was a well born bohemian and at the age of 21 was accused for the murder of his father, who was violently stabbed over 40 times with a razor. Hiroito was not charged, however two months after the death of his father, Hiroito bought two guns and moved to Boca do Lixo and became one of the most dangerous criminals of the region.

A Estrada 47

A Estrada 47

Basic Info:

Languages:

Portuguese, Italian, German

Countries:

Portugal, Italy, Brazil

Runtime:

107 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (161 Reviews)

Director:

Vicente Ferraz

Fullplot:

During World War II, looking up the Mountain, in Italy, a Brazilian Expeditionary Force - FEB - mines weeping platoon is hit by a panic-attack that sets them running aimlessly right in the middle of 'no man's land'. Desperate cold and hungry, the ill-prepared soldiers have to choose between facing military court or delve deeper into enemy lines. After a tense discussion, they decide to save their faces with the Brazilian Army by tackling a daring military objective: to disarm the most feared minefield in Italy. On their way there, they end meeting two others deserters; a remorseful Italian soldier trying to join the Partigianos and German officer who is just simply tired of war. with unexpected help of their ex-enemy, the soldiers are set to accomplish a mission that so far had been deemed impossible.

A Estrada 47

A Estrada 47

Basic Info:

Languages:

Portuguese, Italian, German

Countries:

Portugal, Italy, Brazil

Runtime:

107 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (184 Reviews)

Director:

Vicente Ferraz

Fullplot:

During World War II, looking up the Mountain, in Italy, a Brazilian Expeditionary Force - FEB - mines weeping platoon is hit by a panic-attack that sets them running aimlessly right in the middle of 'no man's land'. Desperate cold and hungry, the ill-prepared soldiers have to choose between facing military court or delve deeper into enemy lines. After a tense discussion, they decide to save their faces with the Brazilian Army by tackling a daring military objective: to disarm the most feared minefield in Italy. On their way there, they end meeting two others deserters; a remorseful Italian soldier trying to join the Partigianos and German officer who is just simply tired of war. with unexpected help of their ex-enemy, the soldiers are set to accomplish a mission that so far had been deemed impossible.

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