about 70 films are aired to thousands of participants, including very rare footage depicting rio de janeiro in a never seen before light.

with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions the festival is great for both children and adults. admission is free.

more information about the festival internacional de cinema de arquivo - cinema e literatura - recine, can be found on the festival's official webpage via this link.

in november, rio inaugurates light-hearted festivities with the election of king momo (rei momo), the king of carnival, the queen, and the princess - the representatives of carnival season  chosen based on their carnival spirit and samba dancing ability.