10 Brazilian Movies Everyone Should Watch at Least Once (MovieWeb)

"In a country like Brazil, cinema has been with the nation since the birth of the medium; Rio de Janeiro found itself in one of the world's first exhibitions of motion pictures as a medium. At the turn of the century, film became something very popular in Brazil, which had been almost independent of the Portuguese for a century by that point. However, many of these movies weren't exported for international consumption. It wasn't until after World War II that the country's national cinema scene began to pick up steam and create the industry that is known today. Telenovelas even became a concept in the '40s and were a part of Brazilian entertainment, and directors began to focus on diversity and critical commentary on class and politics within their films. Today, Brazilian movies are an excellent glimpse into life in the in the Latin American country. Here are 10 must-watch Brazilian movies to get you started." - movieweb.com