Brazilian film festivals and cinema 2026

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Restored 'Xica da Silva' Film Returns to Brazilian Screens on 50th Anniversary

   Brazilian classic *Xica da Silva* is re‑released in a restored version for its 50th anniversary, with screenings in Salvador and Marília, celebrating its historic cultural impact.

2. 3 days ago

   [CULTURE] 5 sources

   Brazil's Goitacá and Matula Film Festivals Showcase Regional Cinema and Gastronomy

   Brazil hosts two festivals in August: Goitacá International Film Festival in Rio showcases 67 global films and an indigenous‑curated climate section; Matula Film Festival in Belo Horizonte blends cinema with “G

3. 12 days ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   Brazilian cinema festivals bring free screenings, workshops and voting to Poços de Caldas, Penedo and Pernambuco

   Free film festivals across Brazil bring screenings, workshops and audience voting to Poços de Caldas, Penedo and several cities, celebrating classic Brazilian movies and the Grande Otelo award.

4. 20 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   Bonito, Brazil Hosts 4th Bonito CineSur South American Film Festival

   Bonito, Brazil hosts the free, nine‑day 4th Bonito CineSur film festival (July 24‑Aug 1), featuring screenings, debates and notable guests such as Reynaldo Gianecchini, Bruno Gagliasso and Chilean actress Paul

5. 20 days ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   Brazil’s classic film “Xica da Silva” re‑released in 4K for its 50th anniversary

   Brazil’s 1976 classic “Xica da Silva” is back in theaters in a 4K remaster for its 50th anniversary, with screenings in Salvador and Cuiabá offering low‑cost tickets.

6. 21 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Brazil's film festivals spotlight women directors and Chinese cinema

   Brazil's Vitória Film Festival highlighted a women's cinema showcase, while USP hosted a Chinese cinema debate with a documentary screening and masterclass, promoting diverse voices.

7. 21 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   Gramado Film Festival Honors Selton Mello and Maria Fernanda Cândido

   Gramado Film Festival will honor Selton Mello and Maria Fernanda Cândido, while Vitória festival honors Camila Morgado, highlighting Brazil's leading cinematic talent.

8. 22 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Brazilian cinema spotlight: 'Era Uma Vez em Hollywood' and Zezé Motta's 'Xica da Silva

   A look at *Era Uma Vez em Hollywood*'s classic‑film tribute and Zezé Motta’s reflection on the cultural impact of *Xica da Silva*’s 4K restoration.

9. 24 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Selton Mello, Maria Fernanda Candid win top awards at Gramado Film Festival

   Selton Mello and Maria Fernanda Candid each received the Kikito de Cristal at Brazil’s 54th Gramado Film Festival, the first joint top‑prize win, with Mello also producing the closing‑film “La perra.”

10. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources

    Four new films debut in Brazil cinemas on July 16, 2026

    Four films—A Odisseia, Xica da Silva, A Noite de Alaíde, and A Divina Sarah Bernhardt—open in Brazil on July 16, 2026, offering a mix of epic, historic drama, documentary, and biopic.

11. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Gramado Film Festival Announces 'Emergência 53' Pre‑Screening and Kikito de Cristal Honorees

    The Gramado Film Festival (12‑22 Aug) will pre‑screen the series “Emergência 53” on 17 Aug and honor Selton Mello and Maria Fernanda Cândido with the Kikito de Cristal, alongside other tributes and competition‑

12. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources

    Brazil's classic 'Xica da Silva' gets 4K restoration for nationwide re‑release

    Brazil's classic 1976 film 'Xica da Silva' returns to cinemas nationwide in a 4K restoration, marking its 50th anniversary and aiming to reach a new generation.

13. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 13 sources

    Gramado Film Festival selects six Brazilian features for 2026 competition

    Gramado Film Festival's 2026 edition (12‑22 Aug) will feature six Brazilian features in competition and the Globo‑produced ‘Antártida’ as opening, with actor Marcos Caruso honored.

14. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Cine Ceará Festival Opens Registrations for 36th Edition

    Cine Ceará opens free registration until 15 Aug for its 36th edition in November 2026, with three competition categories and a focus on local and Ibero‑American cinema.

15. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources

    Chile's Paulina García Honored at Brazil's Bonito Cinesur Film Festival

    Bonito Cinesur film festival in Brazil honors Chilean actress Paulina García and awards filmmaker Vincent Carelli, featuring 32 South‑American works and thematic programs on indigenous culture and history.

16. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Cinemato Film Festival in Cuiabá Highlights Thriller and Student Shorts on July 4

    Cinemato film festival in Cuiabá on July 4 offered free screenings of award‑winning thriller “Cinco Tipos de Medo” and two UFMT student shorts addressing domestic violence.

17. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Bonito Cinesur festival and Rio Grande do Sul cultural program highlight South American cinema and music

    Brazil hosts the Bonito Cinesur film festival in Mato Grosso do Sul and a week‑long cultural program in Rio Grande do Sul featuring theater, concerts by Emicida, Negra Li and free cinema screenings.

18. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Brazilian cinemas launch new releases on July 2, 2026, led by 'Minions & Monsters

    Brazilian cinemas opened on July 2, 2026 with Illumination’s animated hit “Minions & Monsters,” the political documentary “Anatomia do Caos,” plus French, Czech‑biopic and Turkish films.

19. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Brazil's CURTA! Festival and Portugal's Prémios Curtas Highlight New Short-Form Series

    Brazil's CURTA! Festival streams two documentary series for public voting, while Portugal's Canal Q airs weekly award‑winning Portuguese shorts from July onward.

20. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Brazil's CineOP Festival Highlights Female Pioneers and Archival Cinema

    CineOP’s 21st edition in Brazil showcased 135 films and highlighted female pioneers, honoring Helena Solberg and presenting archival works in its “Arquivos em questão” showcase.

21. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 33 sources

    Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro to Open Audiovisual Preservation Centre at CineOP

    CineOP’s 21st edition in Ouro Preto announced a proposed Audiovisual Preservation Centre at IFRJ, aiming to boost training and research in Brazil’s film heritage.

22. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Annecy Animation Festival Awards Portuguese Film and Showcases Brazilian Projects

    At Annecy, a Portuguese short film won a special award while Brazil’s Spcine highlighted São Paulo animation projects and a market pitch session.

23. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Brazil's June cinema slate features Spielberg's 'Dia D' and new Supergirl film

    June’s Brazilian releases include Spielberg’s sci‑fi film “Dia D”, the superhero “Supergirl”, a rural Brazilian drama, a Chinese love story, a Lebanese romance and a WWII German tale.

24. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources

    Ouro Preto CineOP festival screens 135 films, emphasizes audiovisual heritage

    CineOP’s 21st edition (25‑30 June) turns Ouro Preto into an open‑air cinema with 135 free screenings, debates and a competition that reimagines archival footage, underscoring Brazil’s audiovisual heritage.

25. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources

    Italy's 8½ Cinema Festival launches across 17 Brazilian cities

    The 13th 8½ Festa do Cinema Italiano runs 25 June–1 July across 17 Brazilian cities, featuring films like “Fuori”, Johnny Depp’s “Modi”, and the documentary “Os Irmãos Segreto”.

26. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Brazil's regional film festivals spotlight national shorts and Portuguese cinema

    Brazil hosts two film events: Festival do Minuto runs 22‑28 June nationwide showing 2025 short videos, while Curitiba’s Cinemateca presents a Portuguese cinema showcase 25‑28 June featuring four contemporary ​​

27. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Brazilian short films 'Ajude os Menor' and 'Eclipse' tackle work and gender violence

    Brazilian shorts 'Ajude os Menor' (work themes) and 'Eclipse' (gender‑violence thriller) were showcased at festivals in Vitória and Recife.

28. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources

    Cuiabá’s 23rd Cinemato Festival Announces Record 598 Submissions

    Cuiabá’s 23rd Cinemato Festival, running 29 June‑5 July 2026, received a record 598 film entries, will showcase 15 shorts and 7 features, honor filmmaker Amauri Tangará and focus on migration and climate change

29. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    ShoppingSantaÚrsula offers R$15 cinema tickets June 22‑26

    Cinépolis offers R$15 tickets for select films at ShoppingSantaÚrsula (June 22‑26) and Lifetime’s “Invernatal” lineup features holiday movies and new releases in Brazil (June 22‑28).

30. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Netflix and SkyShowtime highlight weekend movie picks for viewers

    Entertainment guides issue weekend film advice, warning against ten flop titles while highlighting four new releases on Netflix and SkyShowtime and noting a local cinema program.

31. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Free Brazilian Film Screenings Held in Matinhos and Juiz de Fora

    Brazil hosted free cinema events: two short documentaries on whale and dolphin conservation screened in Matinhos, Paraná, with a director Q&A and workshop, while the award‑winning drama “Marte Um” was shown for

32. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Brazilian filmmaker João Pedro Oliveira wins Best Director at Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival

    Brazilian actor‑turned‑director João Pedro Oliveira won Best Director for his short *No Fim do Déjà‑Vu* at the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival, aiming to reshape Black representation in cinema.

33. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Brazilian film festivals award Maranhão short and other national productions

    Maranhão short “Mercado Central” won four awards at Cine/PE 2026, while Brazil’s Olhar de Cinema festival honored films like “Fiz um Foguete Imaginando que Você Vinha”, “Olhe para Mim” and “Pirexia” with top V‑

34. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Brazilian cinema celebrated at Olhar de Cinema and Annecy festivals with multiple award wins

    Brazil’s Olhar de Cinema festival awarded several local films, while a diverse lineup of Brazilian animations heads to the 2026 Annecy festival, highlighting the country’s growing presence in international film

35. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Film festivals across Brazil spotlight new shorts and documentaries

    Brazil hosts three film festivals in June: Santa Cruz showcases shorts and workshops, Pinhais awards winners for free public screenings, and Curitiba closes with the award‑winning Turkish drama *Salvação*.

36. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Brazilian cinemas roll out new releases amid World Cup hype

    Brazilian cinemas debut new films during the World Cup, headlined by Spielberg's Dia D and a mix of local, European, and Hollywood titles.

37. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Brazil's Bonito CineSur 2026 and Olhar de Cinema 15th edition showcase emerging films

    Brazil's Bonito CineSur 2026 runs July 24‑Aug 1 in Mato Grosso do Sul featuring 19 films, while Curitiba's 15th Olhar de Cinema festival, themed 'Coming of Age', screens diverse titles through June 13.

38. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Brazilian film festivals spotlight social memory and dam impacts

    Brazil’s No Olhar de Cinema and Cine Brasil events showcased films on dam disasters, indigenous voices, and collective memory, emphasizing socially engaged cinema.

39. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Curitiba's Olhar de Cinema Festival Launches 15th Edition

    Brazil's Olhar de Cinema festival opens in Curitiba on June 4 for its 15th edition, showcasing over 70 films across multiple venues. The event features the world premiere of Alagoas‑made feature ‘Olhe Para Mim’

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