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God is Brazilian Carlos Diegues In Carlos Diegues' heavenly fable, a man claiming to be God (Antonio Fagundes) announces that he's stressed and desires a break from the irksome human race. Along with his right-hand man - a fisherman and petty con artist (Wagner Moura) - "God" embarks on a journey to find a saintly replacement. Based on a short story by Joao Emanuel Carneiro, the film was photographed by skilled cinematographer Affonso Beato (All About My Mother). In Portuguese with English subtitles. Brazil, 2003, 110 mins. DVD | $44.95
Orfeu Carlos Diegues The Greek myth of Orpheus and his love for the nymph Eurydice is brought to the screen with intoxicating results in this lush, vibrant feature. Like Marcel Camus' 1959 classic, Black Orpheus, this film transposes the legend to Rio de Janeiro during Carnaval, but the portrayal of the event and the myth is notably different than the earlier film, reflecting an entirely different era and sensibility. "An original and intoxicating creation" (Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times). Featuring the music of Caetano Veloso. In Portuguese with English subtitles. Brazil, 1999, 112 mins. DVD | $37.95
Quilombo Carlos Diegues From Carlos Diegues, the director of Bye Bye Brazil and Xica, comes a handsome tale of revolution and conflict set in the mid-1600s. Disgruntled slaves in northeastern Brazil leave their plantations and form Quilombo de Palmares--their own democratic nation in the jungle. But this doesn't sit well with the Portuguese landowners, who send in their troops to restore control. A sequel of sorts to Ganga Zumba, this historical saga is a stirring fusion of folklore, political impact and dynamic storytelling, realized in vibrant tropical colors and set to the pulsing beat of Gilberto Gil's musical score. With Antonio Pompeu, Toni Tornado, and the dazzling Zeze Motta as Dandara the temptress. Portuguese with English subtitles. Brazil, 1984, 114 mins. Videocassette | $44.95 DVD | $44.95
Tieta di Agresta Carlos Diegues From the director of Bye Bye Brazil. Sonia Braga (The Kiss of the Spider Woman) stars as the rich and powerful widow of a Brazilian industrialist who is caught up in the political upheaval of her girlhood village. In the midst of the uproar, she is forced to wrestle with her past and reveal her darkest secrets. Based on a novel by Jorge Amado. Soundtrack by Caetano Veloso. Portuguese with English subtitles. Brazil, 1997, 115 mins. DVD | $37.95
Xica Carlos Diegues Carlos Diegues' comedy concerns Xica (Zeze Motta), a beautiful black slave who uses her sexual charm and savvy to benefit from Brazil's economic emergence. The film is set in the 18th century, when the fantastic wealth produced from the diamond trade transformed Brazil into a decadent hothouse. Xica ascends to the role of unofficial Empress, gleefully mocking her former masters while stockpiling newly found assets and power. "The film marks Diegues as one of Brazil's most innovative directors, who speaks his piece with exuberance, wit and style" (San Francisco Chronicle). With Walmor Chagas, Jose Wilker, Marcus Vinicius and Altair Lima. Portuguese with English subtitles. Brazil, 1976, 109 mins Videocassette | $44.95
