Instituto Rouanet brings iconic titles like Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands and Bye Bye Brazil to British screens
In a rare and exciting cultural event, the Instituto Rouanet, in collaboration with The Garden Cinema and the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), presents LC Barreto – 60 Years of Brazilian Cinema — a curated retrospective celebrating one of Brazil’s most legendary film producers. Curated by Adriana Rouanet, the showcase features a powerful line-up of landmark Brazilian films that have shaped generations.ndo uma itinerância simultânea em Tiradentes.
When and where it’s happening
The retrospective takes place from April to May 2025, with screenings at both The Garden Cinema and the ICA, two of London’s most respected film venues. The event offers UK audiences a rare window into the soul of Brazilian cinema — rich, political, poetic and deeply human.
Films you’ll want to catch
Expect a true cinematic feast, including:
- Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
- Bye Bye Brazil
- Four Days in September
- Memoirs of Prison
- Entranced Earth
- Garrincha: The People’s Joy
- Amor Bandido
- Barren Lives
- India: Daughter of the Sun
- The Time and the Hour of Augusto Matraga
- This is Pelé
- Reaching for the Moon
Each title offers a glimpse into Brazil’s unique storytelling tradition, tackling everything from love and politics to football and folklore.
A legacy written in film
Luiz Carlos Barreto (LC Barreto) is a cornerstone of Brazilian cinema. Over the past six decades, he has worked with legends like Glauber Rocha, Nelson Pereira dos Santos, and Bruno Barreto, shaping the country’s cinematic landscape. His films helped define the Cinema Novo movement and later phases of Brazilian film — bold, socially charged, and unapologetically Brazilian.
About Instituto Rouanet
Instituto Rouanet is a cultural organisation dedicated to promoting Brazilian arts and heritage. From international exhibitions to film curation and educational projects, the institute aims to broaden access to Brazil’s cultural richness and foster dialogue across borders.
Instituto Rouanet
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Event Date and Location
🗓️ 25 April – 5 May 2025
📍The Garden Cinema & Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), London, UK
by João Pavese
