Odete Lara

Actress

April 17, 1929 (85 years)

† February 4, 2015

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Biography

Odete Righi Bertoluzzi, better known as Odete Lara (São Paulo, April 17, 1929 – Rio de Janeiro, February 4, 2015), was a Brazilian actress, singer and writer. She abandoned her career, converted to Buddhism and went into self-exile on a farm in Nova Friburgo, state of Rio de Janeiro.

Filmography

7.4

O Dono do Mundo

Ester Veronese

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8.1

Pátria Minha

Walkíria Mayrinck

Four stories intertwine, revolving around moral dilemmas of life in society. A secret unites student Alice and mega-businessman Raul Pelegrini, who are major ideological opponents.

9.0

The Return Of The Rockefeller

Magda

The big shot Albert returns after three years, reuniting with his family — his parents and his sister. And he gets in touch with some acquaintances, such as his old friend Vitório and a decadent high society woman. And once again Albert, the Rockefeller gets involved with millionaires and opportunists.

9.4

Super Plá

After a fall, intelligent young Plácido becomes a little slow. As an adult he works at a bank and his keen intelligence returns when he drinks the soft drink "Super Plá". Other side stories include the love relationship between Baby Stompanato and Joana Martini, and the life of Majô Prado, a neurotic millionairess and prominent personality living in São Paulo.

10.0

As Bruxas

Flora

No description available

6.8

Antonio das Mortes

Laura

A new incarnation of Cangaceiro bandits, led by Coirana, has risen in the badlands. A blind landowner hires Antônio to wipe out his old nemesis. Yet after besting Coirana and accompanying the dying man to his mountain hideout, Antônio is moved by the plight of the Cangaceiro’s followers. The troubled hitman turns revolutionary, his gun and machete aimed towards his former masters.

7.0

Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds

Self

Created by his son Leonardo, this portrait of Adolfo Celi reconstructs his personal and artistic journey between Italy and Brazil. Through interviews, film clips, testimonials, photos, and extraordinary footage from the Celi family's personal archive, we will revisit the places that shaped his life.

6.9

Men and Women

Regina

Two friends take two prostitutes for a night of pleasure. But the night turns out to be frustrating for all involved, as much bitterness is revealed in their conversation and attitudes, uncovering their anguish and deeper feelings, and the emptiness of their lives.

6.3

The Devil Queen

Isa Gonzalez

Rio's criminal underworld is run by an unexpected boss: a femme Queen with a taste for power and violence. But heavy lies the crown: what Queen can trust her subjects, however fabulous? When she sets up a stoolie to take the fall for her boy, a plot against Her Majesty arises!

7.0

Scarlet Macaw

Sá Lua

A mine boss hires a policeman to chase some runaways who stole a precious diamond.

N/A

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional

Self

"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."

N/A

Milagrez

Self

Documentary on "Antonio das Mortes", Glauber Rocha's 1969 film.

5.4

Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo II: A Volta

Exiled in Acapulco, the bon vivant Dino cheats a rich widow into financing his coming back to Brazil. To avoid getting caught, he hides in a coffin. His fake burial is celebrated in high style and it doesn't take long before he starts getting himself into weird situations.

6.1

When Carnaval Comes

Self (uncredited)

Music manager has to get three of his artists together for a special show, but soon finds out it isn't an easy task.

6.4

The Heirs

Eugênia

Jorge, an ambitious journalist, marries into money and betrays colleagues to become a powerful politician during political turmoil in 1946 Brazil.

N/A

Memórias do Grupo Opinião

Self (archive footage)

Follows the story of Opinião, a theatre group created in 1964 during the early Brazilian dictatorship period to oppose the government through artistic performances. Considered the first left-wing response to the dictatorship, the group gathered now famous Brazilian artists such as Nara Leão, Maria Bethânia, João do Vale and Millôr Fernandes.

4.6

Go To Work You Bum!

Heloisa

Having come out recently from jail, a tramp, willing to make quick money, decides to organize a pool match between two famous retired players.

9.0

In the Devil's Throat

Ana

Four deserters from Paraguay War hide in an old drunkard's country seat. The latter has two daughters who are unhappy with their recluse lives.

7.0

O Gato de Madame

Ivone (madame)/Marquesa de Santos

Arlindo works delivering the clothes that his wife washes. During a working day, he finds a customer's cat, who offers a reward to whoever returns it. To deliver the animal, he ends up going through a lot of confusion.

4.7

Lucia McCartney, Call Girl

Gisele

In the 60's Lúcia McCartney is a call girl who is a fan of the Beatles. A diplomat tries to get her out of prostitution by falling in love with her.