it started as an exhibition of independent cinema and film from mercosul countries, but has since grown to include countries from the iberian peninsula, such as portugal and spain. 

it also developed into a competitive festival in 2002, with various competitions for the films to enter, and prizes for the winners. it is held in the centro cultural banco do brasil and the cinemateca do museu de arte moderna, which are both outstanding locations for a feast of cinema.

rio bom de mesa, rio's festival gastronomico, invites chefs from all over brazil to introduce new thematic recipes or new takes on old ones across many locations in rio - in past editions, participating restaurants include casa da suíça, sushi leblon, and bistrô66.