Eduardo Suplicy

An emotional geographic reading of the city of São Paulo, created through hundreds of love stories from its residents. Neighborhoods, streets, parks and houses that sometimes no longer exist, or are invisible to most people, come to life in the stories told by the inhabitants.

Intermissions follows Lula during the hectic election campaign for the presidency in 2002. Lula gave filmmaker João Moreira Salles and his crew complete access, and the result is an intimate documentary of what went on behind the scenes. Sometimes, Lula is afraid that he will lose his freedom as president. Combined with Lula's candor, the film's observational style provides some very special insight into one of Brazil's most popular leaders.

Trabalhadores: Presente!

São Paulo, 2016 municipal elections. A small film crew left Rio de Janeiro with the goal of following the last campaign weekend of former senator Eduardo Suplicy, then running for councilman. Between political agendas and moments of his daily routine and private life, the film shows the post-impeachment scenario of Brazil, while approaching one of the most iconic figures in Brazilian politics.

The Edifício Wilton Paes de Almeida, nicknamed the “Pele de Vidro (Skin of Glass)” for its windowed façade, was the first building of its kind in South America, a shiny symbol of Brazil’s promising future.