The House of Sand

(2005) R

Directed by: Andrucha Waddington

Starring: Fernanda Montenegro, Fernanda Torres, Ruy Guerra

Overview: Three generations of women spend nearly 60 years in a harsh desert region of northern Brazil.

Redeemer

(2004)

Directed by: Cláudio Torres

Starring: Pedro Cardoso, Miguel Falabella, Fernanda Montenegro

Overview: A vision of God prompts a reporter (Pedro Cardoso) to help the poor and homeless.