Globo Filmes Backs Two Major Brazilian Film Projects
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Globo Filmes is financing two new feature films: 'Spring of the Dragon,' a biopic of iconic director Glauber Rocha, and 'The Brokers,' a drama starring Golden Globe winner Fernanda Torres. Both projects are moving into production phases, with filming recently wrapped for 'The Brokers' and set to begin soon for 'Spring of the Dragon.'
Facts First
- Globo Filmes is backing 'Spring of the Dragon', a fiction biopic of Novo Cinema icon Glauber Rocha.
- 'The Brokers' has completed filming in Rio de Janeiro, starring Oscar-nominated actress Fernanda Torres.
- 'Spring of the Dragon' is an adaptation of Nelson Motta's 2012 non-fiction book and will film in Salvador, Rio, and Cannes.
- 'The Brokers' is directed by Andrucha Waddington, a Berlinale Series Market winner, and will be distributed by Sony Pictures in Brazil.
- Both films feature major Brazilian talent, with 'Spring of the Dragon' directed by Rodrigo de Oliveira and produced by Bananeira Filmes.
What Happened
Globo Filmes has announced its involvement in two significant Brazilian film projects. The company is set to back 'Spring of the Dragon', a fiction feature biopic about director Glauber Rocha, an icon of Brazil's Novo Cinema movement. Separately, Globo Filmes and production house Conspiração released new details regarding the movie 'The Brokers', which has recently wrapped filming.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of Brazilian cinema, you may see two high-profile films featuring major national talent reach theaters. 'Spring of the Dragon' could introduce a new generation to the legacy of Glauber Rocha, whose film 'Black God, White Devil' competed at Cannes in 1964. 'The Brokers,' starring acclaimed actress Fernanda Torres, may offer a new drama from award-winning director Andrucha Waddington.
What's Next
Filming for 'Spring of the Dragon' is set to take place in Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and Cannes. Imagem Filmes will release the film in Brazilian theaters. For 'The Brokers,' post-production is likely underway, and Sony Pictures in Brazil will handle its distribution.