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Among this week’s cinema premieres is the feature film “Sexa”, directed and starring Glória Pires. Other national feature films also appear, such as “Livros Restantes”, with Denise Fraga, and “Traição Entre Amigas”, with Larissa Manoela and Giovanna Rispoli. See the São Paulo cinema calendar.
Glória Pires in a scene from the film ‘Sexa’
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Open wings
Brazil, 2025. Dir. : Ursula Rösele. 109 minutes. 12 years old. The documentary brings together seven women, aged 53 to 85, in a meeting marked by listening, memory and the sharing of experiences. From sincere conversations about their trajectories and their secrets, the film constructs an emotional mosaic which becomes a stage creation.
Between us – An extra dose of love
The Trio. United States, 2025. Dir. : Chad Hartigan. Starring: Zoey Deutch, Jonah Hauer-King and Ruby Cruz. 112 minutes. 16 years old.
Connor’s life takes a turn for the worse when his old flame, Olivia, invites him to a party with her and the captivating Jenny. This meeting marks the start of a romance between Connor and Olivia. However, the happiness is interrupted by Jenny’s return.
Remaining books
Brazil/Portugal, 2025. Dir. : Marcia Paraíso. With: Denise Fraga, Augusto Madeira and Renato Turnes. 104 minutes. 14 years old.
Ana Catarina is about to move to Portugal. In doing so, she has difficulty letting go of five books on her shelf. The dedications and marks push Ana to decide to return them to their donors. These reunions – some, after 20 years – awaken memories.
Denise Fraga in a scene from the film “Remaining Books”
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Make a girl
Meiku to Garu. Japan, 2025. Dir. : Gensho Yasuda. 92 minutes. 12 years old.
In a future where domestic robots are commonplace, Akira, a robotics genius, creates the perfect partner to be his girlfriend. She does, however, develop emotions, but wonders if they are real or programmed.
Munch – Love, ghosts and vampires
Munch: Love, Ghosts and Lady Vampires. Italy, 2022. Dir. : Michele Mally. 90 minutes. 12 years old.
The documentary explores the roots of Norwegian painter Edvard Munch (1863-1944), detailing the historical context, influences and circles that helped define the career of the author of The Scream. He also reveals how his personal life and passions influenced the production of the works.
Bloody Christmas
Silent night, deadly night. United States, 2025. Dir. : Mike P. Nelson. Starring: Rohan Campbell, Ruby Modine and David Tomlinson. 97 minutes. 18 years old.
Billy, traumatized by the murder of his parents at Christmas, turns into a serial killer Santa Claus, seeking revenge. His plans, however, are jeopardized when he crosses paths with Pamela, who forces him to confront his past and reconsider his choices.
Complete strangers
Brazil, 2024. Dir. : Júlia Pacheco Jordão. With: Sheron Mennezes, Dalton Mello and Fabrício Boliveira. 91 minutes. 14 years old.
Carla and Gabriel invite friends to a barbecue to open their new home. The meeting, which promised to be relaxed, quickly turns into a disconcerting exercise in self-knowledge when Alice suggests a game. In the game, the participants must read aloud all the messages that arrive on their cell phone. Based on the Italian film “Perfetti Sconosciuti”.
First meeting
Folly. Italy, 2025. Dir. : Paolo Genovese. With: Pilar Fogliati, Eduardo Leo and Emanuela Fanelli. 97 minutes. 16 years old.
Piero and Lara meet in person for the first time after virtual interactions. Throughout a dinner, the story alternates between what is said and what only remains in the thoughts of two people who have fallen in love.
Push – No Limit by Medo
Push. United States, 2024. Dir. : David Charbonier and Justin Douglas Powell. With: Alicia Sanz, Raúl Castillo and David Alexander Flinn. 89 minutes. 14 years old.
Natalie, a pregnant real estate agent, plans an open house at a property with a dark past. The situation becomes complicated when a potential buyer appears, carried away by an evil spirit, which triggers a premature birth. Amid despair, Natalie must find an escape route before the baby is born.
Sex
Brazil, 2025. Dir. : Gloria Pires. With: Glória Pires, Isabel Fillardis and Thiago Martins. 90 minutes. 14 years old.
At 60, Bárbara (Glória Pires) reflects on the problems of aging. After several disappointments, she gives up looking for love, until an unexpected meeting with Davi (Thiago Martins), a widower 25 years her junior, causes a turnaround. Bárbara will now have to choose between giving up her passion or facing the fear of judgment due to the couple’s age difference.
Betrayal between friends
Brazil, 2025. Dir. : Bruno Barreto. With: Larissa Manoela, Giovanna Rispoli and Gabrielle Joie. 119 minutes. 14 years old.
The inseparable friendship between Penélope (Larissa Manoela) and Luiza (Giovanna Rispoli) is tested after a decision that sends them on different paths. Between grief, passion and questions, the two discover the complexity of maturity. Penélope heads to New York in search of a career in acting, while Luiza delves deeper into the world of music. The film is based on the book of the same name by Thalita Rebouças.
RELAUNCH
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. US/UK, 2005. Dir. : Mike Newell. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. 157 minutes. 12 years old
The film, which is celebrating 20 years since its release, returns to theaters on December 13. The fourth film in the saga follows young Harry Potter as he is selected to participate in the Tribuxo tournament, a competition between the three greatest schools of wizardry in the world. In addition to facing personal dilemmas, he is faced with the return of his enemy, Lord Voldemort.
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The shiny
The Brilliant. United States, 1980. Dir. : Stanley Kubrick. Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd. 144 minutes. 14 years old
During the winter, a man takes a job as a caretaker at a remote hotel in the Colorado mountains and takes his wife and son to live with him. As the days pass, the isolation begins to affect his mind, turning him into a threat to his own family. At the same time, the boy begins to have disturbing visions that reveal dark echoes of the place’s past. The classic returns to the cinema to celebrate the 45th anniversary of its release.
Pride and prejudice
Pride and prejudice. United States/France/United Kingdom, 2005. Dir. : Joe Wright. Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen and Rosamund Pike. 126 minutes. Free
The adaptation of Jane Austen’s work follows Elizabeth Bennet, a young woman who lives with her parents and sisters in the English countryside, facing her family’s insistence that she marry. Upon meeting the enigmatic Mr. Darcy, she finds herself torn between pride and the prejudices that threaten a budding sentiment. The film returns to theaters to celebrate 20 years of its debut.
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