Luís Carlos Prestes

Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)

Marias is a road movie that travels through Brazil and Russia in search of a woman that took part in great moments of the last century and had been made invisible by machismo and political persecution.

Movie - 1990, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 1997, 2h 15m • as Himself

Chronicles the life of military lieutenant, later communist militant and Brazilian politician Luiz Carlos Prestes.

Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Himself

We question the most unquestionable period in our history. The result was an international investigation with part of secret attempts, discovery of Soviet documents and a lot of investigation by the Brazilian media. It was all under our eyes.

Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Self

The documentary recalls the political reopening of the country, and narrates in detail the events that culminated in the election of Tancredo Neves as the first civilian president after 20 years of military dictatorship.

Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

The film chronicles both the life and work of Brazilian author and engineer Euclides da Cunha and a failed attempt at directing his biopic in the 1980s and 1990s. Footage from the unfinished film is included alongside archive and documentary material.

Movie - 1988, 2h 15m • as Himself

In 1988, the centenary of abolition of slavery in Brazil, Zózimo Bulbul made this powerful historical analysis of racial issues in his country. This documentary provides an in-depth look through extensive archival researching and interviews of key figures who were involved in preserving black culture. Aside from historical testimony, this epic documentary also points to the current relevance of facing the racism that still confronts the black population in Brazil.

Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)

Documentary drama about the revolutionary Olga Benario