Dellani Lima Movies

A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation...

A time-displaced group of militants decides to kidnap an ex-torturer.

The film tells the saga of Guima, a young poet who believes he suffers from “solar ultra violence” during the hottest summer in 50 years in Salvador. The alleged disease is caused by the relentless heat that hits the city. Under the marginal eyes of Guima, in a mix of reality and fantasy, the...

A Political Movie

The rise of the extreme right in Brazil from the perspective of artists whose works were censored.

A feature documentary on the life of Alzira Espíndola and her impact and influence on different generations of Brazilian music. From her origins on Mato Grosso do Sul to her breakthrough as a instrumentist and composer in São Paulo, the movie explores her life, work and ventures with partners...

The life and trajectory of José Rodrigues Mao Jr., history professor, unionist, singer and founder of the band Garotos Podres, an iconic Brazilian punk band from the 80s.

In times of conservatism, a manifesto for individual liberty. A biographical prose about Jonnata Doll, one of the most significant contemporary artists of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.

For many years, the mountain is moved between two countries - Brazil and China. Romulo, an ex-mineworker and now a sailor, heads into his first journey taking part of the mountain towards another one.

Sandra waits to be called up for Saturday's game, waits for dinner with her father, waits for the appointment.

An everyday story about love, tolerance and colors.

I love you! Says the wind to everything he touches. I love you and you are part of me.

Video art made by Dellani Lima,

Living in a temporary autonomous zone, the residents spend their days dealing with small lunatic plots, quixotesque farces and rimbaudian delusions.

A poet and his walk through a future of the dystopian present.

In the center of the city, Alain seeks to fill his void, while Miguel needs a place to stay.

The dream is the only right that cannot be forbidden.

Members of a secret society have a falling out. It is up to the highest ranking member to adjust the score. Cinema of cruelty, silence and freedom.

A boy and her boyfriend discuss their relationship with a camera in hand.

Aldo, a former photographer, is fired from his college professor job a little before his retirement. With no job perspective, he decide to sell his old work tools,and burn some of his pictures.