José de Alencar

O Guarani

The forbidden love affair between Peri, an Indian, and the beautiful Ceci, a Portuguese white girl, in the 17th century Brazil.

Iracema, a Virgem dos Lábios de Mel

The loves and life of a beautiful Brazilian Indian woman.

O Guarani

The love affair between Ceci, a white woman and a handsome Indian, Peri, in Brazil.

Senhora

A beautiful and poor woman buys herself a rich husband after inheriting a great deal of money.

Lucíola - O Anjo Pecador

Recently arrived from Recife, bachelor Paulo goes to a party in Rio de Janeiro and there he meets Lucíola, with whom he falls in love. Despite his friend Sá having announced that Lucíola is a prostitute, Paulo begins to experience great love with her, but cannot avoid being jealous.

Paixão de Gaúcho

In 1836 Brazil, a hawker arrives in a small village in the State of Rio Grande do Sul to avenge the death of a friend. He becomes friends with an outgoing knight, but they start loving the same woman. Besides, Farrapos War begins, and they take different positions in the conflict, leading to rivalry.

Iracema

The romantic relationship between a Tabajara indigenous young woman and a Portuguese colonist, who was allied with her nation's enemies, the Pitiguaras.

Guarany

Based on José de Alencar's novel, directed by Riccardo Freda.

Onde a Terra Acaba

A woman flees to an isolated island, expecting peace and inspiration to write a novel. Her arrival, however, threats the stability of the islanders' lives as it stirs conflict between two men.