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Between dinosaurs and Brazilian politicians, the first weekend of July promises big premieres in
cinema
around Brazil. The main highlight of the period is
Jurassic World: Dominion
, the seventh film in the franchise
Jurassic Park
, which premieres on July 3rd. With a new cast and a plot independent from the other films in the series, the movie promises a fresh start for the traditional franchise.
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Great Otelo Show starts today with free screenings in movie theaters across 20 cities; check it out
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Wagner Moura and ‘O Agente Secreto’ are nominated for the Oscar by an American magazine; see the rivals
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July features several blockbusters at the cinema; check out the main releases of the month.
After the success of
Democracy in Vertigo
, the documentarian
Petra Costa
returns to the political world of Brasília with his new film,
Apocalypse in the Tropics
The feature film, which also premieres on July 3rd, explores the growing influence of evangelical leaders in the country’s political life. The documentary will have a short theatrical run in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, arriving on Netflix on July 14th.
In addition, French films such as
Young Lovers
e
Piece of Me
also arrive in Brazilian cinemas. Check out the main releases of the week.
Jurassic World: Dominion
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Direction:
Gareth Edwards -
Script:
David Koepp -
Rating:
14 years -
Premiere:
3/7
Five years after the end of
Jurassic World: Dominion
, the world has become a hostile place for dinosaurs. Now, these prehistoric creatures survive in isolated environments away from civilization. However, the animals’ DNA can produce a medication capable of saving countless human lives. In search of a cure, a team of humans led by
Scarlett Johansson
e
Mahershala Ali
decide to go after the creatures to collect their DNA.
Read review
Apocalypse in the Tropics
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Direction and screenplay:
Petra Costa -
Rating:
14 years old -
Premiere:
3/7
In her new documentary, filmmaker Petra Costa examines how evangelical leaders have become a fundamental part of Brazilian politics. From Jair Bolsonaro’s rise to power in 2018 to his defeat in 2022 by Lula, the film explores the boundaries between democracy and theocracy, seeking to understand how religion became a central issue in national elections.
Read the interview
Hot Milk
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Direction:
Rebecca Lenkiewicz -
Script:
Rebecca Lenkiewicz and Deborah Levy -
Rating:
14 years old -
Premiere:
3/7
Based on the homonymous book by
Deborah Levy
,
Hot Milk
tells the story of the turbulent relationship between a mother, Rose (
Fiona Shaw
), and her daughter, Sofia (
Emma Mackey
). Suffering from a rare disease, the mother has difficulty moving around and is extremely controlling. When they take a trip together to Spain, Sofia becomes involved with a mysterious woman, Ingrid (
Vicky Krieps
), and begins to question her problematic relationship with her mother.
Young Lovers
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Direction:
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi -
Script:
Noémie Lvovsky, Caroline Deruas-Garrel and Valeria Bruni Tedeschi -
Rating:
16 years old -
Premiere:
3/7
The French film tells the story of four friends—Stella, Victor, Adèle, and Etienne—and their romantic experiences at the end of the 1980s. Based on Tedeschi’s youth, the film follows the friends’ lives as they navigate through
The Almond Trees
One of the most traditional acting schools in all of Europe, and the challenges that a life filled with art, passion, and tragedy can present.
Piece of Me
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Direction and screenplay:
Anne-Sophie Bailly -
Rating:
16 years old -
Premiere:
3/7
Mona (Laure Calamy) lives in a small apartment with her son, Joël (Charles Peccia), on the outskirts of Paris. The young man, nearly 30 years old, is a person with disabilities and works at a specialized institution for individuals with special needs. At work, he falls in love with Océane (Julie Froger), who is also a person with disabilities. Upon discovering that Océane is pregnant with Joël’s child, the relationship between mother and son becomes strained.
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