Search: Starring Matheus Nachtergaele

Birdwatchers (2008)

Review preview for Birdwatchers

Here is a story that evokes Brazil from the inside out.

Chris · 4 out of 5

A drama which explores the tensions between the white and indigenous cultures of Brazil.
The Black Virgin (2008)

Review preview for The Black Virgin

For a film that has a strong theme of romance and seems intent on exploring grey areas between superstition and religion, reality and fantasy, there are an awful lot of things being presented in black and white.

Amber Wilkinson · 2.5 out of 5

A town's church virgin begins granting favours... but people should be careful what they wish for.
City Of God (2002)

Review preview for City Of God

A living portrait of youth rage and criminality within an anarchic structure, where law is the enemy and corruption the currency. God doesn't live here; neither does hope.

Angus Wolfe Murray · 4.5 out of 5

A gritty look at gang life in Rio De Janeiro.
King Car (2021)

Review preview for King Car

There’s a huge amount of ambition in Renata Pinheiro’s film.

Jennie Kermode · 2 out of 5

The son of a taxi company owner converts written-off cars into futuristic vehicles that are conscious and speak, but will capitalism destroy his dream?
Zama (2017)

Review preview for Zama

This is a very particular film - one where particles of detail crystallise into observation, meaning and import accreting like nacre around grit, producing a pearl, a natural jewel.

Andrew Robertson · 4 out of 5

A 17th century army officer in Ascuncion, awaits transfer to Buenos Aires.