This film offers a more atmospheric, "slice-of-life" look at contemporary Brazil. It follows Elias, a young man working in a garment factory, as he drifts through late-night parties and encounters with various characters, including trans women, exploring the intersections of labor and desire. Understanding the Context

Set in the 1930s, this celebrated film tells the story of João Francisco dos Santos, a real-life legendary figure in Rio de Janeiro's underworld. As a drag performer and fierce fighter, Madame Satã

A romantic comedy featuring a lesbian photographer and a trans hairdresser who fall in love in Copacabana. Documentary and Real-Life Stories

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: A documentary that explores the lives of several Brazilian trans women and gay men living in New York City.