directed by allan ribeiro, and released in 2004, papo de botequim is a comical and entertaining film documents local people giving simple and personal testimonies about the cultural significance of the bar or 'botequim' in the city of rio de janeiro - winning numerous awards, more information can be found on porta curta's website on this page.

a simple but remarkable short 1991 film directed by marily bezerra da cunha, in rio de janeiro, minas riobaldo recounts an encounter he had with an unusual boy named diadorim - winning several awards the film which is based on an episode of 'great wilderness paths' by guimarães rosa and is a story of love and courage.