A DONA DA HISTÓRIA Friday 17 February 2006 at 7p.m. Synopsis

The Owner of History (A Dona da Historia), directed by Daniel Filho, is the compelling vision of a middle-aged woman who confronts her younger self, reliving her past and discovering what direction her life might have taken.

Directed by Daniel Filho, with Marieta Severo, Débora Falabella, Antônio Fagundes, Fernanda Lima, Jô Soares and Rodrigo Santoro. Brazil 2004, 90 minutes, certificate PG.

ED MORT Friday 28 Tuesday 2006 at 4.30 and 7p.m. Synopsis

Based on Ed Mort looking for Silva, by Luis Femando Veríssimo and Miguel Paiva. Detective Ed Mort is hired by a mysterious woman in order to find out Silva, her missing husband who is a disguise expert. Being found by Silva who is a prosperous businessman at Delbono Industry, Ed is trown into an incredible conspiracy, where he ends up facing the powerful Dr. Nogueira. Missing children and investigations done by Chief of Police Mariano, whose obsession is to ruin the detective' s work, are part of the story' s plot. Ed falls in love for Cibele, Silva's daughter, the beautiful entertainer of a children's show, which is sponsored by Delbono. Unexpected events put Ed on the right course to achieve his aim. But a big surprise waits for him at the end.

Directed by Alain Fresnot with Paulo Betti, Cláudia Abreu, Otávio Augusto, Ary Fontoura, and Irene Ravache. Brazil 1997, 102 minutes, certificate PG.

2 FILHOS DE FRANCISCO Tuesday 7 March 2006 at 4.30 and 7p.m. Synopsis

Brazil's biggest box-office hit in 2005, 2 Filhos de Francisco / Two Sons of Francisco, tells the rags-to-riches story of two poor rural boys who grew up to become one of Brazil’s biggest sertanejo (the national "country" music) singers, Zeze di Camargo & Luciano.

Directed by Breno Silveira, with Ângelo Antônio, Dira Paes, José Dumont, Lima Duarte, Jackson Antunes, Paloma Duarte, Marcio Kieling, Thiago Mendonça. Brazil 2005, 132 minutes, certificate PG.

TIETA DO AGRESTE Tuesday 14 March 2006 at 4.30 and 7p.m. Synopsis

Sant'Ana do Agreste, a small village in the Bahia region, is bubbling with anticipation as it prepares to welcome back Tieta (Sonia Braga), a country girl returning to her native village after an absence of 26 years. At 17, Tieta's sexual indiscretions were denounced by her elder sister Perpétua (Marilia Pera) and she was thrown out of the family home by her father Zé Esteves (Chico Anysio). Tieta is the story of a rich and powerful widow of a São Paolo industrialist, who after long years, returns to her small village, in rural Bahia. which she had left as a young woman. Since her departure from her village, the only contact she has had with her family has been through letters sent from a P.O. Box in São Paulo. Tieta soon gets involved with her nephew and embarks on a torrid relationship with the religiousyoung man.

Directed by Carlos Diegues, with Sônia Braga, Marilia Pera, Chico Anysio, Claudia Abreu, Zezé Motta. Brazil 1996, 140 minutes, certificate PG.

All films have English Subtitles

Admission: A minimal contribution of £3.00 and £2.50 (BCA members) in advance towards the Cineclub's fund, and to guarantee a place in our small 30 sitting projection room. Any further donations will be welcome. Make cheques payable to BCA and forward to BCA at the address below.

Advance booking essential to avoid disappointment. Brazilian delicacies (coxinhas, empadinhas, quindins, guaraná, etc) and soft drinks (guaraná) on offer at the Cineclub Café at each session.

Films will be shown at BCA in Room 110 Brazilian Contemporary Arts (BCA)
Palingswick House
241 King Street
London W6 9LP (nearest tube Ravenscourt Park)

Further info and bookings: 020 7602 1323

www.brazilian.org.uk