Contracampo's Top Brazilian Cinema

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In 2001, online cinema magazine Contracampo made a poll among directors, producers, critics and scholars asking the greatest Brazilian films ever.
Of course, I have my preferences, but this is a really, really good list.

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  1. 51 -

    Alma Corsária

    1993 — a.k.a. Buccaneer Soul, in 1 top list Check
  2. 53 -

    Amélia

    2001, in 0 top lists Check
  3. 20 -

    Assalto ao Trem Pagador

    1962 — a.k.a. Assault on the Pay Train, in 2 top lists Check
  4. 21 -

    Bang Bang

    1971, in 1 top list Check
  5. 24 -

    Bye Bye Brasil

    1980 — a.k.a. Bye Bye Brazil, in 4 top lists Check
  6. 6 -

    Cabra Marcado Para Morrer

    1984 — a.k.a. Twenty Years Later, in 6 top lists Check
  7. 37 -

    Carnaval Atlântida

    1952, in 0 top lists Check
  8. 25 -

    Central do Brasil

    1998 — a.k.a. Central Station, in 7 top lists Check
  9. 74 -

    Chuvas de Verão

    1978 — a.k.a. Summer Showers, in 1 top list Check
  10. 58 -

    Como Era Gostoso o Meu Francês

    1971 — a.k.a. How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman, in 3 top lists Check
  11. 47 -

    Cronicamente Inviável

    2000 — a.k.a. Chronically Unfeasible, in 0 top lists Check
  12. 1 -

    Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol

    1964 — a.k.a. Black God, White Devil, in 10 top lists Check
  13. 29 -

    Di Cavalcanti

    1977, in 2 top lists Check
  14. 68 -

    Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos

    1976 — a.k.a. Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, in 2 top lists Check
  15. 15 -

    Eles Não Usam Black-Tie

    1981 — a.k.a. They Don't Wear Black Tie, in 3 top lists Check
  16. 80 -

    Estorvo

    2000 — a.k.a. Turbulence, in 0 top lists Check
  17. 70 -

    A Falecida

    1965 — a.k.a. The Deceased, in 1 top list Check
  18. 32 -

    Filme Demência

    1986, in 1 top list Check
  19. 71 -

    Fome de Amor

    1968 — a.k.a. Hunger for Love, in 0 top lists Check
  20. 75 -

    Gaijin - Os Caminhos da Liberdade

    1980 — a.k.a. Gaijin, a Brazilian Odyssey, in 1 top list Check
  21. 8 -

    Ganga Bruta

    1933, in 4 top lists Check
  22. 63 -

    Gordos e Magros

    1976, in 0 top lists Check
  23. 46 -

    Guerra Conjugal

    1974 — a.k.a. Conjugal Warfare, in 1 top list Check
  24. 61 -

    A Hora da Estrela

    1985 — a.k.a. Hour of the Star, in 3 top lists Check
  25. 10 -

    A Hora e Vez de Augusto Matraga

    1965 — a.k.a. The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga, in 1 top list Check
  26. 59 -

    A Idade da Terra

    1980 — a.k.a. The Age of the Earth, in 3 top lists Check
  27. 17 -

    Ilha das Flores

    1989 — a.k.a. Isle of Flowers, in 4 top lists Check
  28. 62 -

    Imagens do Inconsciente

    1987, in 0 top lists Check
  29. 77 -

    Inocência

    1983, in 1 top list Check
  30. 2 -

    Limite

    1931, in 10 top lists Check
  31. 22 -

    A Lira do Delírio

    1978 — a.k.a. The Lyre of Delight, in 1 top list Check
  32. 69 -

    Lúcio Flávio, o Passageiro da Agonia

    1977 — a.k.a. Lucio Flavio, in 1 top list Check
  33. 7 -

    Macunaíma

    1969 — a.k.a. Macunaima, in 5 top lists Check
  34. 38 -

    A Margem

    1967 — a.k.a. The Margin, in 1 top list Check
  35. 55 -

    A Marvada Carne

    1985 — a.k.a. Marvada Came, in 1 top list Check
  36. 14 -

    Matou a Família e Foi ao Cinema

    1969 — a.k.a. Killed the Family and Went to the Movies, in 1 top list Check
  37. 57 -

    À Meia Noite Levarei Sua Alma

    1964 — a.k.a. At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul, in 2 top lists Check
  38. 12 -

    Memórias do Cárcere

    1984 — a.k.a. Memoirs of Prison, in 2 top lists Check
  39. 43 -

    A Mulher de Todos

    1969 — a.k.a. The Woman of Everyone, in 1 top list Check
  40. 52 -

    Nem Sansão Nem Dalila

    1954, in 1 top list Check
  41. 35 -

    Noite Vazia

    1964 — a.k.a. Men and Women, in 3 top lists Check
  42. 34 -

    O Amuleto de Ogum

    1974 — a.k.a. The Amulet of Ogum, in 0 top lists Check
  43. 33 -

    O Anjo Nasceu

    1969 — a.k.a. The Angel Was Born, in 1 top list Check
  44. 5 -

    O Bandido da Luz Vermelha

    1968 — a.k.a. The Red Light Bandit, in 3 top lists Check
  45. 41 -

    O Cangaceiro

    1953 — a.k.a. Cangaceiro, in 3 top lists Check
  46. 73 -

    O Casamento

    1976 — a.k.a. The Marriage, in 0 top lists Check
  47. 45 -

    O Caso dos Irmãos Naves

    1967 — a.k.a. Case of the Naves Brothers, in 1 top list Check
  48. 66 -

    O Desafio

    1966 — a.k.a. The Dare, in 0 top lists Check
  49. 54 -

    O Dragão da Maldade contra o Santo Guerreiro

    1969 — a.k.a. Antonio das Mortes, in 6 top lists Check
  50. 28 -

    O Grande Momento

    1958 — a.k.a. The Grand Moment, in 2 top lists Check
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