# 59th Brasília Film Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/59th-braslia-film-festival
> Updated: 2026-09-16T11:31:24.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3.

The 59th Brasília Film Festival (Festival de Brasília do Cinema Brasileiro) commenced following a period of uncertainty regarding its financial viability. The event was nearly canceled due to a lack of funding, but was ultimately secured after the Federal District government intervened and following mobilization by audiovisual workers and social media pressure.

The opening program featured the premiere of ‘A Pele Morta’, directed by Denise Moraes and Bruno Fatumbi Torres, which explores themes of indigenous identity and solidarity, alongside the documentary ‘Brasília: Planejamento Urbano’ (1964). Actress Julia Lemmertz was honored with the Troféu Candango de Conjunto da Obra for her career achievements. During the event, director Kleber Mendonça Filho discussed his film ‘O Agente Secreto’, reflecting on its international success and awards.

The festival has showcased diverse projects, including the documentary ‘Cacimba’, which examines the lives of residents in the Quilombo do Baú and the threats of land invasions driven by lithium and granite exploitation. Additionally, the ‘Visita 360’ project from the Federal Senate has been integrated into the program, utilizing virtual reality technology to allow visitors to interactively explore the historical legacies of Brazilian political figures such as Abdias Nascimento, Darcy Ribeiro, and Eunice Michiles.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Brasília Film Festival features documentary and VR history project

The Brasília Film Festival features the documentary ‘Cacimba,’ regarding quilombola land rights, and the Senate’s ‘Visita 360’ virtual reality project exploring Brazilian political history.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/braslia-film-festival-features-documentary-and-vr-history-project

### 2026-09-13: Brasília Film Festival opens 59th edition

The 59th Brasília Film Festival has opened, featuring honors for actress Julia Lemmertz and discussions with director Kleber Mendonça Filho regarding his internationally acclaimed film ‘O Agente Secreto’.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/braslia-film-festival-opens-59th-edition

### 2026-09-10: Brasília Film Festival opens after funding crisis resolved

The 59th Brasília Film Festival has opened after a funding crisis was resolved. The event features a record number of entries and opens with the film ‘A Pele Morta’ and a tribute to actress Julia Lemmertz.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/braslia-film-festival-opens-with-a-pele-morta

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