Guto Barra

Director

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Biography

Born in Curitiba, Guto Barra studied cinema at the New School for Social Research in New York, graduated in journalism at PUC in São Paulo and worked for the newspapers Folha de São Paulo and Jornal da Tarde.

Filmography

7.7

A Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella Perez

In 1992, actress and dancer Daniella Perez was murdered by her co-star, Guilherme de Pádua and his wife, Paula Thomaz, in a cruelly premeditated crime. The untimely death of the 22-year-old, daughter of Brazilian author and producer, International Emmy winner Gloria Perez, shocked the country, gained notoriety and occupied the front pages of national newspapers for years.

10.0

Pedro the Wanderer

Pedro Andrade, Pedro pelo Mundo ("Pedro the Wanderer"), takes viewers on a trip around the world to explore the most fascinating and off-the-beaten-path destinations. The series follows Andrade as he globe-trots, meets the locals, tries exotic flavors, discover traditions, and celebrates diverse cultures. In each city, Pedro immerse himself in the local culture and visits the best places to eat, relax, discover, and live life as a local.

7.2

Bateau Mouche: Sinking Justice

Docuseries about the shipwreck that shocked Brazil in 1988, a disaster marked by greed, negligence and impunity.

8.0

Além da Conta

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Modo Mãe

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Clash of Cultures

Artists, producers and journalists talk about the new Electro Scene that took over New York's nightlife in the early 2000's.

10.0

Bertha Lutz: Women and the U.N. Charter

BERTHA LUTZ: WOMEN AND THE U.N. CHARTER reveals the important and unknown role of a Brazilian biologist and feminist in ensuring that gender issues were addressed at the basis of the United Nations.

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Chase

CHASE is a queer performative portrait of the first male dancer in modern ballet history to perform as a part of a female ensemble at an international ballet company. While pursuing the dream of being a ballerina and fighting for an inclusive ballet world, he is in a constant chase to find his own voice.

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Beyond Ipanema

This documentary from filmmaker Guto Barra takes you beyond the 1960s bossa nova hit "The Girl from Ipanema" to explore how samba, Brazilectro and other Brazilian music styles have long captivated audiences and influenced musicians around the world. Mixing archival footage, fresh performances and interviews with leaders in the global music scene, Barra examines why Brazil's music consistently transcends boundaries of time and musical taste.

6.0

Dominique

On a small island at the mouth of the Amazon River, Dominique reminisces about her life as a trans woman: from a strict religious childhood to living with a conservative gay uncle, from moving to São Paulo to entering a life of prostitution and being a victim of police brutality.

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Yves Saint-Laurent: My Marrakesh

Yves Saint Laurent had become the biggest star of French fashion in the sixties, when he opened his own haute couture house after a three year stint at Christian Dior. He and his partner Pierre Bergé were vacationing in Morocco when they both fell in love with the country's culture and people. They immediately purchased a house in Marrakesh, where Saint Laurent said he "discovered the magic of color." Over the years, he continued spending time in Marrakech and drawing inspiration from Moroccan culture for his collections. After his death in 2008, his ashes were spread at Jardin Marjorelle, a park that Saint Laurent restored and opened to the public as a gift to Morocco.

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Under the Greenwood Tree

This documentary focuses on The Public Theater’s 2017 Public Works musical production of As You Like It, which was performed by 200 New Yorkers of all ages and boroughs, and was named one of the Top Ten shows of 2017 by The New York Times. Co-adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery, with music and lyrics by Shaina Taub, original choreography by Sonya Tayeh, and direction by Laurie Woolery, As You Like It was set to be remounted as part of the 2020 Free Shakespeare in the Park season, but those plans were halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This film tracks the creation of As You Like It and the ways this resilient community has banded together amidst the crises of 2020.

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