Première Brasil

For the fourth time, Première Brasil presents the best new Brazilian cinematic productions from the eponymous section of the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, at Haus der Kulturen der Welt. From 14 to 25 November 2012, the curator of the festival, Ilda Santiago, introduces her selection of films, which is also shown annually at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Film lovers can look forward to feature and documentary films covering the latest topics and trends in the Brazil’s cinematic landscape. This year, there is a special focus on the work of José Padilha. The director, producer and screenplay writer is one of the leading protagonists of the current Brazilian film scene. His internationally successful and award-winning feature film debut, “Tropa de Elite“ won the Golden Bear in Berlin in 2008. With films such as “Ônibus 174“ and “Garapa“, he is very much at home in the documentary genre and when addressing social and political issues.

The festival will take place in the presence of the curator, Ilda Santiago, and a large number of the directors.

Première Brasil is a co-operation with Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival with support of the Brazil Forein Office an the Embassy of Brazil in Berlin.