Américo Barreto

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Recounting real events inspired by the revolutionary theater group that transformed the artistic scene in the city of Olinda in the 1970s, Once Upon a Time Diversiones tells the story of newcomer Sharlene Esse’s first night—and future first transgender leading lady of Pernambuco theater—at the most charismatic performance house in a not-so-distant kingdom.

Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self

Eight gay men between the ages of 50 and 70 share their memories, experiences, and nocturnal images, asking themselves what place their bodies now occupy.