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SÃO PAULO, SP (FOLHAPRESS) – This week, the capital city of São Paulo will host seven premieres, with “Superman” standing out. The new DC movie introduces characters such as Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and even Krypto, the dog of the hero.
In addition to that, the 2025 Club World Cup final takes place with the match between Chelsea and PSG, and the screening of classics such as “Scarface” and “Pulp Fiction” at the Petrobras Cinema Space and CineSala. See the complete schedule below.
Emmanuelle
Emmanuelle. France, USA, 2024. Dir.: Audrey Diwan. With: Noémie Merlant, Will Sharpe and Naomi Watts. 105 min. 18 years old.
On a business trip to Hong Kong, Emmanuelle seeks a forgotten pleasure that allows her to live intense experiences and have new encounters.
Children of the Mangue
Brazil, 2024. Dir.: Eliane Caffé. With: Felipe Camargo, Luana Cavalcante and Thiago Justino. 107 min. 14 years.
A man is found injured and without memory. Soon, he becomes a suspect in a robbery, and the residents of a community try, in vain, to make him remember the crime and return the money. During a popular trial, secrets come to light: cases of domestic violence, human trafficking, and corruption.
UFOs, Monsters and Utopias: Three Queer Shorts
UFOs, Monsters and Utopias: Three Queer Shorts. Portugal, 2024. Dir.: Joana de Sousa, Ricardo Branco and André Godinho. 83 min. 16 years old.
The film brings together three Portuguese short films that mix science fiction and horror to explore the desires, fears, and struggles of the LGBT+ community.
Shadow Force – Death Sentence
Shadow Force. USA, 2025. Dir.: Joe Carnahan. Cast: Kerry Washington, Omar Sy and Jahleel Kamara. 104 min. 18 years old
A couple of spies defy the rules of a secret agency by falling in love. To protect their family, they rebel and are hunted down by their former boss.
Superman
Superman. USA, 2025. Dir.: James Gunn. With: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult. 129 min. 14 years old
Superman embarks on a personal journey to deal with his origin from the planet Krypton while maintaining his identity as Clark Kent, a young reporter. It introduces new DC characters such as Green Lantern Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced) and Mr. Immortal (Edi Gathegi), as well as Krypto, the hero’s dog.
Vermiglio – The Mountain Bride
Vermiglio. Italy, 2024. Dir.: Maura Delpero. With: Roberta Rovelli, Tommaso Ragno and Martina Scrinzi. 120 min. 12 years old
The arrival of a deserting soldier drastically changes the life of a family in the Italian Alpine village of Vermiglio, during World War II.
Yoga Atak: My Father, Kaiowá
Brazil, 2024. Dir.: Sueli Maxakali, Isael Maxakali, Roberto Romero and Luisa Lanna. 94 min. 16 years
The documentary recounts the search of Sueli and Maísa Maxakali for their father, Luis Kaiowá, from whom they were forcibly separated during the Brazilian military regime.
SPECIALS
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Final
The final championship game will be broadcast live in cinemas in São Paulo. The match is between Chelsea and PSG.
Dom. (13). Ingr.: from R $ 57 on Ingresso.com
Petrobras Cinema Space
In July, the Petrobras Space and CineSala show “Scarface”, “Pulp Fiction – Time of Violence”, “Taxi Driver” and “A Clockwork Orange”.
Petrobras Space – r. Augusta, 1475, Consolação, central region. Every fifth, at 8:30 PM. Until 7/30. Admission: R$ 40 (full price), at veloxtickets.com
CineSala – r. Fradique Coutinho, 361, Pinheiros, western region. Every Friday, at 9 PM. Until August 1st. Admission: R$ 40 (full price), at veloxtickets.com
Show Ingmar Bergman
In celebration of the birthday of the Swedish filmmaker, Reag Belas Artes and Cinesystem present eight works from his filmography, including titles such as “Wild Strawberries,” “Cries and Whispers,” and “The Seventh Seal.”
Cinesystem – r. Frei Caneca, 569, Consolação, western region. From (11) to (16). Admission: R$ 30 (full price), at cinesystem.com.br
Reag Belas Artes – r. da Consolação, 2.423, Consolação, central region. From Friday (11) to Wednesday (16). Admission: R$ 24 (full price), at veloxtickets.com
Sacred Show
The fourth edition of the Cinemateca Brasileira exhibition brings together 22 titles in its program, highlighting “As Filhas do Fogo” and “Crepúsculo dos Deuses”, as well as seven restored films, including “Metrópolis” by Fritz Lang, “O sétimo Selo” by Ingmar Bergman and “A Falecida” by Leon Hirszman.
Cinemateca Brasileira – lgo. Senador Raul Cardoso, 207, Vila Mariana, southern region. Thu. (10), Fri. (11), Sat. (12) and Sun. (13). Until 7/20. Full schedule at cinemateca.org.br. Free