# Brazilian film festivals and cinema 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/curitiba-2026-cultural-festivals > Updated: 2026-08-06T19:02:08.000Z. Sources: 131. Developments: 39. June saw the 15th Olhar de Cinema – Festival Internacional de Curitiba open with more than 70 Brazilian and international titles, including the world premiere of the Alagoas‑made feature Olhe Para Mim, which later won Best Direction, Sound and Art Direction. The same festival highlighted social‑memory works such as the dam‑disaster documentary Maxita and the classic Narradores de Javé, underscoring Brazil’s focus on collective trauma and environmental issues. Bonito CineSur announced its fourth edition (24 July–1 August) with 32 South‑American films, a tribute to Chilean actress Paulina García, and free workshops linking cinema to ecotourism. Parallel regional festivals – Olhar de Cinema, Santa Cruz de Cinema, Pinhais, and the 30th Cine/PE – awarded short‑form works, while free community screenings in Matinhos and Juiz de Fora broadened public access. The national release slate mixed Hollywood blockbusters (Spielberg’s Dia D, Supergirl) with Brazilian titles such as O Barulho da Noite and the animated Minions & Monsters (2 July). A 4K restoration of Cacá Diegues’s Xica da Silva celebrated its 50th anniversary with screenings in Salvador, Cuiabá and other cities. Gramado’s 54th edition (12–22 August) honoured Selton Mello and Maria Fernanda Cândido with a shared Kikito de Cristal, opened with Bruno Safadi’s Antártida, and announced the pre‑premiere of the series Emergência 53. The festival also highlighted Camila Morgado in Vitória. Internationally, Brazil’s animation sector gained exposure at Annecy, while new regional festivals – Goitacá and Matula – combined film with indigenous curation and gastronomy, reinforcing the season’s emphasis on diversity, public participation and the promotion of national and South‑American cinema. The Cine Caravana project continued its outreach, staging free screenings and workshops in Poços de Caldas (July 31–August 1) and offering short films such as Chef Jack: O Cozinheiro Aventureiro and the dystopian feature Medida Provisória. ## Claims - Cine Caravana held events on July 31 and August 1, 2024 at CEU das Artes in Poços de Caldas, MG. (single source) - Cine Caravana screened the Brazilian works “Chef Jack: O Cozinheiro Aventureiro”, “Big Bang”, and “Medida Provisória”. (single source) - Cine Caravana has visited 14 cities, held 27 exhibitions and reached over 3,000 people in its first four editions. (single source) - Cine Penedo offered free screenings of the 2026 Grande Otelo Award films from August 26 to September 2, 2024. (single source) - Cine Penedo enabled audience voting via QR code projected on screen. (single source) - The Grande Otelo Award is the most important award of the Brazilian Academy of Cinema. (single source) - The Mostra Comemorativa do Cinema Pernambucano ran from August 13 to 19, 2024, showing four classic films in about 30 venues nationwide. (single source) - The four films highlighted were “Baile Perfumado”, “Baixio das Bestas”, “Cinema, Aspirinas e Urubus”, and “Boi Neon”. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/restored-xica-da-silva-film-returns-to-brazilian-screens-on-50th-anniversary ### 2026-08-06: 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 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-goitac-and-matula-film-festivals-showcase-regional-cinema-and-gastronomy ### 2026-07-28: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-cinema-festivals-bring-free-screenings-workshops-and-voting-to-poos-de-caldas-penedo-and-p ### 2026-07-20: 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 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bonito-brazil-hosts-4th-bonito-cinesur-south-american-film-festival ### 2026-07-20: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-classic-film-xica-da-silva-rereleased-in-4k-for-its-50th-anniversary ### 2026-07-19: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-film-festivals-spotlight-women-directors-and-chinese-cinema ### 2026-07-19: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gramado-film-festival-honors-selton-mello-and-maria-fernanda-cndido ### 2026-07-18: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-cinema-spotlight-era-uma-vez-em-hollywood-and-zez-mottas-xica-da-silva ### 2026-07-16: 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.” 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/selton-mello-maria-fernanda-candid-win-top-awards-at-gramado-film-festival ### 2026-07-15: 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/four-new-films-debut-in-brazil-cinemas-on-july-16-2026 ### 2026-07-14: 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‑ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gramado-film-festival-announces-emergncia-53-prescreening-and-kikito-de-cristal-honorees ### 2026-07-14: 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. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-xica-da-silva-re-release-and-octavia-spencer-push-for-broader-black-representation-in-film ### 2026-07-08: 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. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gramado-film-festival-2026-announces-competition-lineup-and-honors-marcos-caruso ### 2026-07-06: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cine-cear-festival-opens-registrations-for-36th-edition ### 2026-07-05: 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. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/actress-paulina-garca-honored-at-brazils-bonito-cinesur-film-festival ### 2026-07-04: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cinemato-film-festival-in-cuiab-highlights-thriller-and-student-shorts-on-july-4 ### 2026-07-02: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bonito-cinesur-festival-and-rio-grande-do-sul-cultural-program-highlight-south-american-cinema-and-m ### 2026-07-01: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-cinemas-launch-new-releases-on-july-2-2026-led-by-minions-monsters ### 2026-06-29: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-curta-festival-and-portugals-prmios-curtas-highlight-new-short-form-series ### 2026-06-27: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-cineop-festival-highlights-female-pioneers-and-archival-cinema ### 2026-06-27: 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. 33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cineop-festival-in-ouro-preto-marks-80th-anniversary-of-classic-film-and-launches-audiovisual-preser ### 2026-06-26: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/annecy-animation-festival-awards-portuguese-film-and-showcases-brazilian-projects ### 2026-06-25: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-june-cinema-slate-features-spielbergs-dia-d-and-new-supergirl-film ### 2026-06-25: 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. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiabs-cinemato-film-festival-2026-focuses-on-migration-and-climate ### 2026-06-23: 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”. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/13th-8-festa-do-cinema-italiano-kicks-off-across-brazil ### 2026-06-22: 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 ​​ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-regional-film-festivals-spotlight-national-shorts-and-portuguese-cinema ### 2026-06-22: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-short-films-ajude-os-menor-and-eclipse-tackle-work-and-gender-violence ### 2026-06-22: 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 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-cinema-venues-showcase-new-films-criadas-and-acorda ### 2026-06-20: 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). 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shoppingsantarsula-offers-r15-cinema-tickets-june-2226 ### 2026-06-18: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/weekend-film-lineups-in-brazil-and-portugal-showcase-new-releases ### 2026-06-16: 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 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/free-brazilian-film-screenings-held-in-matinhos-and-juiz-de-fora ### 2026-06-15: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-filmmaker-joo-pedro-oliveira-wins-international-awards ### 2026-06-13: 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‑ 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-film-festivals-award-maranho-short-and-other-national-productions ### 2026-06-12: 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 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-cinema-celebrated-at-olhar-de-cinema-and-annecy-festivals-with-multiple-award-wins ### 2026-06-11: 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*. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-film-festivals-showcase-local-and-international-cinema-in-june-2026 ### 2026-06-10: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-film-releases-hit-brazilian-cinemas-as-world-cup-approaches ### 2026-06-10: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-bonito-cinesur-2026-and-olhar-de-cinema-15th-edition-showcase-emerging-films ### 2026-06-09: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-film-festivals-spotlight-social-memory-and-dam-impacts ### 2026-06-04: 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’ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/curitibas-olhar-de-cinema-festival-launches-15th-edition --- Cite as: Brazilian film festivals and cinema 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/curitiba-2026-cultural-festivals