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A Festival for all of Rio's Generations
The Generation section of Festival do Rio - that presents works suitable for children and younger audiences - have expanded and introduces the Generation Award this year.
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A rich selection of new Brazilian productions
In 2017 Festival do Rio screened 75 Brazilian films during the festival, including 59 features and 16 shorts.
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RioMarket: The Brazilian Box Office in 2016
Whatever happens during the rest of 2017, it is unlikely that it will match 2016 in terms of domestic box office success for Brazilian films, a record year with over 30 million tickets sold.
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Gala Screenings: Saturday
Saturday offers audiences a wide range of options for their entertainment, including a number of Gala Screenings and the closing film, Woody Allen’s "Wonder Wheel" as well as past Redentor winner, Fellipe Barbosa's (photo) "Gabriel e a montanha"
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Soft touch pornography
In the 1970s and 1980s Brazil had Pornochanchada, while Japan had its Roman Porno that has been building a cult status thanks to screenings at major film festivals.
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RioMarket: Saturday
Industry executives may have packed their bags and headed for home or the beach, but there is still plenty happening at RioMarket on Saturday with a full programme of Free Events aimed at a wider public.
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